University of North Carolina School of the Arts, NC
Public4-Year • Very Small • Highly ResidentialArts, Music and Design SchoolVery Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Rankings
Affordability79
Selectivity49
Retention72
Graduation53
Earnings10
Diversity41
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Visual and Performing Arts100%
Admissions
Getting into University of North Carolina School of the Arts
38%Admission Rate
575Median SAT Math
610Median SAT Reading
25Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–620
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–660
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts
$9KIn-State Tuition
$26KOut-of-State Tuition
$22KAverage Total Cost
$14KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of North Carolina School of the Arts
56%Receive Federal Loans
$22KMedian Federal Debt
64%Repayment Rate
$280Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
88%Retention Rate
19%Transfer Rate
12%Withdrawal Rate
71%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 69% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 71% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 67% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 28% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 79% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of North Carolina School of the Arts
91%Employment Rate
$24KMedian Salary
$11K25 Pctl Salary
$38K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $11K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
890Undergraduates
87%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
152Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 47% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of North Carolina School of the Arts, NC
Salem College
1 miles, NW
Winston-Salem State University
1 miles, NE
Piedmont International University
1 miles, NW
Winston Salem Barber School
2 miles, SW