University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts can be found in Winston Salem, NC, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an enrollment of around a thousand students.

Students can submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to University of North Carolina School of the Arts. A score within the range of 1090 to 1290 on the SAT exam, or 21 to 29 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among accepted students. We were able to estimate the University of North Carolina School of the Arts average GPA (3.13 - 3.57) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Only 29 percent of applicants are admitted to this school due to the large number of applicants for enrollment. You can get more information from the admissions office website at uncsa.edu.

Overall University of North Carolina School of the Arts Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

28.9%

The overall acceptance rate for University of North Carolina School of the Arts was reported as 28.9% in Fall 2020 with over 1,540 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 21 - 29
  • Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.57

How Hard Is It to Get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

Applicant Selectivity: High

The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to University of North Carolina School of the Arts is considered high, with many applicants scoring in the top percentiles on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having an excellent high school GPA.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of North Carolina School of the Arts has been on a downward trend over the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 54.4%
  • 2017-2018: 32.6%
  • 2018-2019: 38.2%
  • 2019-2020: 28.9%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 33.1%

How Does University of North Carolina School of the Arts Compare?

28.9%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of North Carolina School of the Arts is ninety-six percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Salem College80.0%
Guilford College75.0%
Greensboro College77.1%
Bennett College for Women59.0%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,53637.4%62.6%
Admitted44436.3%63.7%
Enrolled23434.6%65.4%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading570 - 670
Math520 - 620
Total Score1090 - 1290
ACT®Score Range
English22 - 31
Math19 - 26
Composite Score21 - 29
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