University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Admissions

Interested in attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

33
%
Acceptance rate
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

33%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNC School of the Arts accepted 33% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 1,421 people applied and 470 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
312 / 940 (33%)
Men
158 / 481 (33%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of North Carolina School of the Arts:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

47%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 47% ended up enrolling at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of North Carolina School of the Arts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UNC School of the Arts considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

UNC School of the Arts is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

16%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1175
75th Percentile
1345

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification

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