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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
1533 South Main Street, PO Box 12189
Winston-Salem, NC 27127-2738

Official telephone: (336) 734-3399
Fax number: (336) 770-3370
Website: https://www.uncsa.edu/
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Screen last updated on: January 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 15
Application fee: $95
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT not used
Dates test scores should be received: April 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1175 - 1345
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 16%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,421
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 470
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 149
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 79
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 51%
Admission may be deferred: no

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