UNCSA Admission Requirements

Admissions

How hard is it to get into UNCSA and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UNCSA is 36%.  It ranks #7 in North Carolina and #119 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. UNCSA is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 435 out of 1,197 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 37 percent (SAT 1120/1310 ACT 22/29). University of North Carolina School of the Arts typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Of those applicants who were admitted, 50% 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.

The UNCSA application fee is $95 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to 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 COVID-19.

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 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 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 1020. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1220 out of 1600. UNCSA ranks #7 in North Carolina and #224 in the nation 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 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #6 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 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 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, Peterson's Data 2021

Admission Statistics

Fall 2022 Application Deadline

Application Fee

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

Application 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