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.
#3: Top 25 Drama Schools in the World, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter
Best College Theatre Programs in Every State, 2021, OnStage
#11: TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools for 2023, TheWrap
#9: 2023's Top 25 American Film Schools, The Hollywood Reporter
Top Film Schools and Educators in North America, 2023, Variety
The Best Film Schools in U.S. and Canada, 2023, MovieMaker
#10: TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools, 2022 TheWrap
#12: The World's Best Music Schools, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter
8 Top Film Programs for Aspiring Cinematographers, 2023, Backstage
The World’s Top 10 Costume Design Schools, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter
Top 30 College Theatre Design and Tech Programs, (2019-20) OnStage
#7: 10 College Dance Programs You Should Know, 2023, Backstage
#1: 10 Best Colleges for Aspiring Choreographers, 2022, College Magazine
Top 20 BFA Dance Programs, 2020-21, OnStage
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
8 Best Places to Live in North Carolina, Travel + Leisure
