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.
#4: Top 25 Drama Schools in the World, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter
Best College Theatre Programs in Every State, 2021, OnStage
30 Top Film Schools in North America, 2022, Variety
#10: TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools, 2021, TheWrap
#11: Top 25 American Film Schools, 2021, The Hollywood Reporter
#11: Top 20 Music Schools for Composing for Film and TV, 2021, The Hollywood Reporter
Best Film Schools in U.S. and Canada, 2021, MovieMaker
Top Eight Film Programs for Aspiring Cinematographers, 2020, Backstage
The Top 10 Costume Design Schools in the U.S., 2022, The Hollywood Reporter
Top 30 College Theatre Design and Tech Programs, (2019-20) OnStage
Top 20 BFA Dance Programs, 2020-21, OnStage
#1: 10 Best Colleges for Aspiring Choreographers, 2022, College Magazine (Student Publication)
The city of Winston-Salem consistently ranks among the best places to live, work and retire in the United States and in North Carolina. Recent rankings include:
Best Places to Live (#56 of 150), U.S. News & World Report
Best Places to Retire in 2022, Forbes
Best Places to Live, Livability
Best Cities to Move to for Diversity, Filterbuy
