More selective than 91% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNCSA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UNCSA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNCSA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 720 |
| SAT math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNCSA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 30% | 600–720 | 540–650 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 33% | 600–710 | 550–640 | 24–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNCSA compared with other North Carolina colleges?
UNCSA has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Davidson College | 13% | 91% | $17,379 |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 15% | 91% | $11,655 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University | 22% | 89% | $28,719 |
| 5 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | 23% | 71% | $17,618 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | 30% | 78% | $14,906 |
| 7 | Saint Augustine's University | 34% | 25% | $24,313 |
| 8 | Carolina University | 40% | 22% | $20,828 |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 42% | 85% | $17,303 |
| 10 | Brevard College | 42% | 49% | $23,509 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at UNCSA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNCSA admissions questions
What is the UNCSA acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepts 30% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 471 of 1,423 applicants were admitted.
Does UNCSA require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNCSA?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina School of the Arts enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1370 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNCSA?
47% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (221 of 471).
Is UNCSA getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepted 30% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 33% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Carolina School of the Arts overview