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School of Filmmaking: Symposium Aug 28 - Nov 13, 2026

The KDA Trio: A World in Three Voices Nov 9, 2026

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UNCSA has been recognized by leading industry publications and organizations for the exceptional training it provides artists across disciplines — demonstrating the hard work of our faculty, staff and students and their commitment to excellence in the arts.

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School of Dance

#7: 10 College Dance Programs You Should Know, 2023, Backstage
#1: 10 Best Colleges for Aspiring Choreographers,
2022, College Magazine

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School of Design & Production

The Top 10 Costume Design Schools in the World, 2026, The Hollywood Reporter
Top 7: Where Did the Creatives of the 2025-26 Broadway Season Go to School?,
2026, Playbill

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School of Drama

#3: The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026, The Hollywood Reporter

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School of Filmmaking

The 30 Best Film Schools in U.S. and Canada, 2026, MovieMaker
Top Film Schools in North America,
2026, Variety
#8: Top 25 Film Schools in the US,
2026, The Hollywood Reporter 
#9: TheWrap's Top 50 Film Schools,
2025, TheWrap
8 Top Film Programs for Aspiring Cinematographers, 2023, Backstage

UNCSA School of Music

School of Music

#13: Best Music Schools in the World, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter 

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High School Program

17 Best Performing Arts High Schools in the US, 2025, College Transitions

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    Stars on Money's Best Colleges in America

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    Top 25 Drama Schools in the World, The Hollywood Reporter

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    Top 50 Film Schools, TheWrap

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    Top 10 Costume Design Schools in the World, The Hollywood Reporter

  • 20

    Top 20 BFA Dance Programs, OnStage

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Best Places to Live (#60 of 150), U.S. News & World Report
Best Places to Retire in 2022, Forbes
Best Places to Live, Livability
8 Best Places to Live in North Carolina, Travel + Leisure

 

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