Winston Salem, NC
Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 29% to 33% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,536 | 444 | 234 | 29% |
| 2020 | 1,197 | 435 | 219 | 36% |
| 2021 | 1,321 | 393 | 208 | 30% |
| 2022 | 1,139 | 362 | 210 | 32% |
| 2023 | 1,423 | 471 | 221 | 33% |
Fall 2023 applicants
312 of 940 women and 158 of 481 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 33% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 471 of 1,423 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,423 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 221 enrolled.
No. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 29% to 33% — it has become less selective.