University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,497

2023 Average Net Price

$11,163

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

33.1%

1,423 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,074

98.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

79.7%

137 Graduates

About

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a higher education institution located in Forsyth County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of North Carolina School of the Arts were Cinematography & Film Production (75 degrees awarded), Technical Theatre Design & Technology (64 degrees), and General Dance (34 degrees).

In 2023, 318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (210 degrees), 5.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is $6,497, which is $−8,667 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 212 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is $6,497, which is $8,667 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,163.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,497

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was $6,497. The cost of tuition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is $−8,667 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,163

2023 Value

0.782%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of North Carolina School of the Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,163. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of North Carolina School of the Arts grew by 0.782%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,902

Room and Board

$1,385

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was of $12,902 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,385. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.59% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.52% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 212 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Carolina School of the Arts received 1,423 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 24.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,423 applicants, 471 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 33.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,074 students enrolled at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2023. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 46.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

33.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

471

Accepted Out of 1,423

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Carolina School of the Arts was 33.1% (471 admissions from 1,423 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 31.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 24.9%, while admissions grew by 30.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

16% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Carolina School of the Arts had a total enrollment of 1,074 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 1,060 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.7% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.8% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 5.49% Two or More Races, 3.07% Asian, 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by White Male (27.9%) and Black or African American Male (6.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,074 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 1,060 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.7% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), University of North Carolina School of the Arts had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
642 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
147 enrolled students
Black or African American
111 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 59.8% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 5.49% Two or More Races, 3.07% Asian, 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.186% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (2.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 60 more women than men received degrees from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 5.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is Cinematography & Film Production (75 degrees awarded), followed by Technical Theatre Design & Technology (64 degrees) and General Dance (34 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (318 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are Graphic designers (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (318 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (318 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are Elementary & secondary schools (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (318 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Most Common (2023)

Cinematography & Film Production
75 degrees awarded
Technical Theatre Design & Technology
64 degrees awarded
General Dance
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was Cinematography & Film Production with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

189

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, which is 0.683 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (189).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.836 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Technical Theatre Design & Technology, which is 2.82 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from University of North Carolina School of the Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.73% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
210 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 5.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

0.629% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
126 degrees awarded
White Male
84 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (84 degrees).

Operations

University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an endowment valued at nearly $123M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 934k (0.76%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, University of North Carolina School of the Arts had a total salary expenditure of 77.1M. University of North Carolina School of the Arts employs 42 Assistant professors, 41 Associate professors and 34 Professors. Most academics at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are Male Associate professor (26), Male Assistant professor (26), and Male Professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are: Service, with 72 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Endowment

$123M

2023 Endowment

2.98%

decline from 2022

University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an endowment valued at about $123M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Carolina School of the Arts declined 2.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $110M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.7M

2023 Salaries

5.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of North Carolina School of the Arts paid a median of $32.7M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($77.1M) and a 5.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of North Carolina School of the Arts paid a total of $10.2M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Carolina School of the Arts were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 41 employees, and Professor with 34 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina School of the Arts were Service with 72 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was Male Associate professor with 26 employees, Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Male Professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

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