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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Overview

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.

University Snapshot

Control

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of North Carolina School of the Arts' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UNCSA
Founded 1963
Colours Blue
Mascot Fighting Pickle
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University Location

Address 1533 South Main Street
Winston-Salem
27127-2738 North Carolina
United States
University of North Carolina School of the Arts's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Phone Number +1 (336) 770 3399
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Fax Number +1 (336) 770 3375

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of North Carolina School of the Arts's admission information.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Admission Office Admission Office

1533 South Main Street
Winston-Salem 27127-2188
(336) 770 3291


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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.


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Control Type Control Type

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public higher education institution.


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Entity Type Entity Type

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of North Carolina School of the Arts does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


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.

Carnegie Classification

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
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of North Carolina School of the Arts's 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.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Housing University Housing

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.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Career Services Career Services

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.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • University of North Carolina System (UNC System)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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