Established in 1963, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Winston-Salem (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNCSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of North Carolina School of the Arts |
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Acronym | UNCSA |
Founded | 1963 |
Colours | Blue |
Mascot | Fighting Pickle |
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Address | 1533 South Main Street Winston-Salem 27127-2738 North Carolina United States |
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+1 (336) 770 3399 | |
+1 (336) 770 3375 |
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The following University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of North Carolina School of the Arts's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
International students |
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) |
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of North Carolina School of the Arts a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public higher education institution.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts does not have any religious affiliation.
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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other |
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This institution has a physical Library.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 101,411 physical volumes, 48,918 physical media, 124,796 digital/electronic media and 323 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 20 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. University of North Carolina School of the Arts's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the University of North Carolina School of Arts provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 530 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1970
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