University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC · Public

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33.1%
Acceptance Rate
1250
Median SAT
$38,357
Median Earnings
1,423
Applicants

Acceptance Rate Trend

Down 5.1 percentage points since 2018

Applications & Admissions

Yield Rate Trend

Percentage of admitted students who enroll

Most Popular Majors (2023)

Degrees awarded in latest year

Major Popularity Over Time

How top majors have grown or declined

Earnings by Major

This school vs. national range (2yr after graduation)

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecr... $32,213
$8,000 $49,683
Film/Video and Photographic Ar... $22,917
$8,000 $49,683
Dance $18,771
$8,000 $49,683
Music N/A
$8,000 $49,683
This school National avg

Historical Admissions Data

Each row shows the admissions cycle for that academic year. Applicants is the total number of students who applied for freshman admission. Admitted shows how many received acceptance letters. Rate is the acceptance rate (admitted ÷ applicants) — lower percentages indicate more selective schools. Yield measures the percentage of admitted students who actually enrolled — a high yield (above 50%) suggests the school is a top choice for admitted students, while lower yields indicate students often choose other options. SAT shows the 25th-75th percentile range, meaning the middle 50% of enrolled students scored within this range. Data is sourced from IPEDS, the federal database where all US colleges report annually.

Year Applicants Admitted Rate Yield
2023 1,423 471 33.1% 46.9%
2022 1,139 362 31.8% 58.0%
2021 1,321 393 29.8% 52.9%
2020 1,197 435 36.3% 50.3%
2019 1,536 444 28.9% 52.7%
2018 1,185 453 38.2% 53.6%
2017 956 312 32.6% 55.5%
2016 667 363 54.4% 58.7%
2015 887 305 34.4% 65.3%

Graduate Outcomes

Median Earnings (10 years)
$38,357
Median Earnings (6 years)
$24,537
Median Debt
$23,870
6-Year Graduation Rate
79.2%

Tuition & Costs (2023)

In-State Tuition
$6,497
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,040
Fees
$2,861
Room & Board
$9,456
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,357

What You'll Actually Pay

Net price after grants/scholarships by family income

$0-30k income $4,932
$30-48k income $6,698
$48-75k income $10,547
$75-110k income $21,768
$110k+ income $24,061

Popular Majors

  • 1 Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • 2 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • 3 Dance
  • 4 Music
  • 5 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Highest Earning Majors

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft $32,213
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts $22,917
  • Dance $18,771
  • Music N/A

Student Demographics (2023)

Total Enrollment 1,074
International 5%
Women 61%
Race/Ethnicity
White 60%
Hispanic 14%
Black 10%
Asian 3%

Financial Aid (2023)

Grants are free money; loans must be repaid

Receive Grants 67%
Avg: $11,650 free money/year
Pell Grant Recipients 25%
Federal aid for <$60k income families
Have Federal Loans 47%
Avg: $6,314
School's Own Grants 66%
Avg: $9,157 from school funds