Winston-Salem, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,074-student campus.

13.04
Incidents / 1k students
#2,951
Rank of 3,050
#109
NC rank
1,074
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of North Carolina School of the Arts reports 13.04 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,951 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

13.04
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,951
of 3,050 ranked nationally
11
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+8 reported incidents

University of North Carolina School of the Arts increased from 3 to 11 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a Public institution located in Winston-Salem, NC, enrolling approximately 1,074 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #109 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,074 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is "Fondling" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 4.84 incidents per 1,000 students, University of North Carolina School of the Arts reports 169% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's safety score of 13.04 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 3.2% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

13.04 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2951

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#109

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of North Carolina School of the Arts percentile rank 3.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2951 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of North Carolina School of the Arts reports 169% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,477
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,211
Avg Net Price
$14,906
Median Debt
$23,870
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
30%
SAT Average
1260
SAT Math Range
540–650
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
22–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
93%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$24,537
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,357
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of North Carolina School of the Arts: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 175% (4 → 11 incidents)

051015 202120222023 4 11 ▲ +175.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 010
Fondling 423
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 300
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 401
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 1 5
Liquor 2023 0 5
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 10
Liquor 2022 0 9
Weapons 2022 1 1
Drugs 2021 1 12
Liquor 2021 0 9
Weapons 2021 0 2

University of North Carolina School of the Arts vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

13.04 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,951
Enrollment
1,074
Data year
2023

DE

Goldey-Beacom College

1.86 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,955
Enrollment
1,074
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of North Carolina School of the Arts nationally (rank #2951), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts safe?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has a safety score of 13.04 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,951 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of North Carolina School of the Arts compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does University of North Carolina School of the Arts have fire safety data?
Yes. University of North Carolina School of the Arts reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of North Carolina School of the Arts's Safety Profile

University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC enrolls 1,074 students and has a safety score of 13.04 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2951 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's 13.04 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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