University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC
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Acceptance Rate
33%
Enrollment
902
Graduation Rate
79%
Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,357
Retention Rate
88%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11501350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2427
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,477
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,211
Avg Net Price
$12,372
Room & Board
$13,410
Total COA
$25,553
Median Debt
$23,870

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$4,932
$30,001–48,000
$6,698
$48,001–75,000
$10,547
$75,001–110,000
$21,768
$110,001+
$24,061
Pell Grant Rate: 25%
Federal Loan Rate: 47%

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Sticker Price$40,621
Estimated Net Price$12,372 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
79%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,357
Retention Rate
88%
Median Debt
$23,870

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts
100.0%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft94$28,178
Film/Video and Photographic Arts71$37,583
Dance33$21,890
Music25$28,011

Demographics

Men 38%Women 62%
White
59.7%
Black
11.0%
Hispanic
14.9%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
6.0%
International
3.0%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.