University of North Carolina School of the ArtsUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC · South
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 30.0% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1140-1370. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.
- Acceptance rate
- 30.0%
- SAT mid-50
- 1140-1370
- Cost after aid
- $14,906
- Graduation rate
- 78%
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About University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a very small public university in Winston Salem, NC, in a city setting.
What University of North Carolina School of the Arts looks for
With an acceptance rate around 30%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts's middle 50% SAT range is 1140 to 1370. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
Middle 50% ACT range is 22 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts admits roughly 30% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does University of North Carolina School of the Arts actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,906 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of North Carolina School of the Arts as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
