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University of North Carolina School of the Arts Science & Tech Programs

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public institution located in Winston Salem, NC. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

Contact information for UNCSA are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1533 South Main St., Winston Salem, NC 27127-2738
Phone:	3367703399
Website:	www.uncsa.edu/
Admissions:	www.uncsa.edu/admissions/index.aspx
Financial Aid:	www.uncsa.edu/financialaid/index.aspx

How Do I Get Into UNCSA?

You can apply to UNCSA online at: https://admissions.uncsa.edu/apply/?_ga=2.250664066.505097636.1573156964-1604118459.1573156964

UNCSA is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UNCSA

This is what UNCSA requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UNCSA?

UNCSA maintains an acceptance rate of 30%, which makes it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 56% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

11% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UNCSA, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 720. Math scores were between 540 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1140 to 1370. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UNCSA ranged between 22 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at UNCSA can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	507	156	31%
Women	928	274	30%

Can I Afford University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

The average net price after aid at UNCSA is $12,372. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,497
In-State Fees	$2,980
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,231
Out-of-State Fees	$2,980
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,477
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,211

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at UNCSA receive some form of financial aid (221 students).

Approximately 67% of students at UNCSA receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,314 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,708.

Student Loan Debt

47% of UNCSA undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,342 per year.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 184 students enrolled at UNCSA. UNCSA is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 902 undergraduate students at UNCSA, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of North Carolina School of the Arts undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	78
Hispanic	114
White	484
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	59
Non-Resident	34

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UNCSA break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	113
Florida	16
Texas	15
Virginia	11
New Jersey	8

Additionally, approximately 3.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Graduate Student Diversity

172 of UNCSA’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UNCSA, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	11
Hispanic	10
White	85
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	23

Online Learning at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

UNCSA offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

180 undergraduate students at UNCSA took at least one online class — of those, 3 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 5 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

UNCSA offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

UNCSA maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.