UNCSA Description

Do you have a passion for the arts and a desire to take your creativity to the next level? Look no further than the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), located in the City of the Arts, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

UNCSA, a public institution that is part of the University of North Carolina, offers programs for top students in performing, visual and moving arts that award bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees or post-master’s certificates. If you want professional training in Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking or Music, UNCSA might the choice for you.

Admissions to UNCSA are competitive and require an audition, interview, strong academic achievement and recommendations. Faculty, guest artists and teachers help students grow to their full artistic potential and maintain an active presence in the Forsyth County arts community.

If you know a career in the arts is in your future, but don’t think you can afford the tuition, keep in mind that eligible students at UNCSA can take advantage of federal, state, university and private aid.

Contact UNCSA for more information on admissions, degree programs, tuition and financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

The Fighting Pickle

Website

www.uncsa.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,449

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,395

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

872

UNCSA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
765
Freshman Class
182
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
872

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
38%
Out-of-State
62%

Gender of Students

Women
44%
Men
56%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
79%
Latino
6%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

North Carolina
38%
New York
5%
Georgia
5%
South Carolina
3%
Maryland
3%
Other
46%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%