University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC
30%
Acceptance Rate
$9,477
Avg Cost (In-State)
$27,211
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
78.4%
Graduation Rate
945
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
March 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: Common App essay required; additional program-specific essays or artistic statements may be required depending on major
Note: Audition or portfolio required for all programs; specific artistic requirements vary by discipline (Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking, Music). Artistic review is the primary factor in admission decisions.
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$24,537
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$38,357
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
78%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $21,229 | $48,664 | 105 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $24,053 | $41,000 | 86 |
| Dance. | $14,201 | $32,463 | 40 |
| Music. | — | $34,022 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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