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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

#539 in US ranking Winston Salem, NC
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,371
Tuition & fees
$9,347
Avg. aid
$12,314
Receiving aid
79%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
30%
SAT range
1140–1370
ACT range
22–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
78%
Median salary
$27,135
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

UNCSA's reported recurring events include Welcome Back Weekend, Fall Festival, and Beaux Arts, an end-of-year celebration. They provide occasions for students to gather outside the usual cycle of classes, rehearsals, and productions.

Public performances and screenings are another recurring feature of an arts-school calendar, giving students opportunities to present work and encounter projects from other disciplines. Specific events, formats, venues, and access rules can change by year; the current campus calendar is more reliable than assuming that a past celebration or production will return in the same form.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

UNCSA offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing and campus dining. Housing availability should not be confused with a guaranteed room: eligibility, application steps, deadlines, and room assignments depend on current school policies.

Students comparing residential options should ask which buildings accommodate their year or program, whether a meal plan is required for their assignment, and what dining service is available during evenings, weekends, and academic breaks. Residence-hall internet access is reported, but students whose work requires substantial file transfers or specialized equipment should check what connectivity and workspaces are available in their building.

Living off campus may offer a different budget and commute, but it can also add travel time around rehearsals and productions. Students planning either arrangement should review the current housing agreement and dining-plan terms before committing.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

5

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
6:1
Undergraduates living on campus
59%
Campus size
74 acres

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

Full - time undergraduates only

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Library Services and Resources

Main library name

UNCSA Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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