University of North Carolina School of the Arts
UNCSA
Winston Salem, North Carolina 27127-2738
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus — excellent value
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public urban institution in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1250.
A small campus of 902 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,357 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,372.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1250
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •State funds were appropriated, and a North Carolina Conservatory Committee was established.
- •The School of the Arts became a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system in 1972.
- •Vittorio Giannini was the school's founder and first president.
- •Giannini served as president of the fledgling institution until his death in November 1966.
- •In 1974, Robert Suderburg became UNCSA's third chancellor following Martin Sokoloff, the administrative director, who served as interim chancellor from 1973 to 1974.
Source: Wikipedia
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