UNCSA Admission Requirements

Acceptance Rate

How hard is it to get into UNCSA and can I get accepted? The school has a 29% acceptance rate ranking it #6 in North Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 444 out of 1,536 applicants were admitted making UNCSA a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 43 percent. University of North Carolina School of the Arts typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 53% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a prized outcome for many students. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

Test Requirements

You must submit admission test scores with your application. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts typically prefers applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 990. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1190 out of 1600. The school ranks #8 in North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 66 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNCSA?

Admission data indicates that UNCSA regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score. 43 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into UNCSA. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of North Carolina School of the Arts was 3.67 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #13 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to UNCSA will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

80% of University of North Carolina School of the Arts freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

Admission Statistics

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of North Carolina School of the Arts is $95.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of North Carolina School of the Arts and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted