University of North Carolina School of the Arts Acceptance Rate
Winston Salem, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,423
- Admitted
- 471
- Yield
- 46.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate has fallen from 43.2% in 2014–15 to 33.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 868 to 1,423 (+64%) over that period.
Its 33.1% rate makes University of North Carolina School of the Arts more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 46.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 868 | 375 | 43.2% | 219 |
| 2015–16 | 887 | 305 | 34.4% | 199 |
| 2016–17 | 667 | 363 | 54.4% | 213 |
| 2017–18 | 956 | 312 | 32.6% | 173 |
| 2018–19 | 1,185 | 453 | 38.2% | 243 |
| 2019–20 | 1,536 | 444 | 28.9% | 234 |
| 2020–21 | 1,197 | 435 | 36.3% | 219 |
| 2021–22 | 1,321 | 393 | 29.8% | 208 |
| 2022–23 | 1,139 | 362 | 31.8% | 210 |
| 2023–24 | 1,423 | 471 | 33.1% | 221 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 940 | 312 | 33.2% |
| Men | 481 | 158 | 32.8% |
| Unknown | 2 | 1 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–710 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 550–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–27 | 15% |
How University of North compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate is 33.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (471 admitted of 1,423 applicants).
Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts test optional?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts received 1,423 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 471.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts typically scored 600–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.2% in 2014–15 to 33.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uncsa.edu/.