University of North Carolina School of the Arts North Carolina

Public arts conservatory in Winston Salem with selective admissions and low in-state tuition of $6,497.

College statistics

Address:
1533 South Main St.
Winston Salem, NC
27127
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.uncsa.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

UNC School of the Arts in Winston Salem, North Carolina, is a public institution focused on undergraduate and graduate training in visual and performing arts. The school enrolls 1,074 students and admits roughly one-third of applicants, making admissions selective. Students accepted here typically score at the 75th percentile of 710 on SAT Reading and 640 on SAT Math.

In-state tuition is $6,497 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $20,014 when room and board are included. Out-of-state students pay $24,231 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $37,748. The school's small size and specialized focus mean financial aid and merit scholarships play a significant role in many students' ability to attend.

This school works best for students with demonstrated commitment to the arts who want intensive training in a conservatory setting within a public university structure. UNCSA operates as a distinctive program within the UNC system, offering the rigor and resources of a major university alongside the focused instruction of a specialized arts institution. Visit www.uncsa.edu/ for more information.