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Winston Salem, NC · Public
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At a glance

30%

Acceptance rate

1,250

SAT Average

$12,372

Avg net price

902

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,250
SAT Reading/Writing600–720
SAT Math540–650
ACT Composite22–29
Degrees awarded
2024-25
Field
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 220Master’s 71
Bachelor’s 220Master’s 71
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionBachelor’s 71Master’s 26
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyBachelor’s 55Master’s 18
Dance, GeneralBachelor’s 38Master’s None reported
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, GeneralBachelor’s 36Master’s None reported
Music Performance, GeneralBachelor’s 20Master’s 27
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Application Date

Passed

Oct 15, 2026

Priority Application Date

Nov 2, 2026

Early Application Date

Dec 1, 2026

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2027

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

FAFSA due Mar 1

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$6,497
Required fees
$2,980
Food and housing
$13,517
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$2,818
Total
$27,312
Total by year
  1. $22,27819–20
  2. $22,63720–21
  3. $24,33521–22
  4. $26,28522–23
  5. $27,03623–24
  6. $27,31224–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $12,372 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation77%
6-year graduation79%
Retention rate88%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$38,357
Median debt$23,870
Campus
Enrollment902
Student-faculty ratio6:1
SettingCity

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