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Best Acting Programs in North Carolina

Explore the top 20 Acting programs in North Carolina. Compare acceptance rates, tuition costs, class sizes, and audition requirements to find the right fit for you.

Ranked by program fit, selectiveness, class size, value, outcomes, and data quality

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Western Carolina University logo

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC·Public
Acceptance: 82%Tuition: $9KGPA: 3.43 (W)Selectiveness: SelectiveClass Size: Very Small
Acting for Stage and Screen
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Elon University

Elon, NC·Private
Acceptance: 66%Tuition: $47KGPA: 3.85 (W)Selectiveness: Highly SelectiveClass Size: Small
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts logo

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, NC·Public
Acceptance: 30%Tuition: $27KGPA: 3.6 (W)Selectiveness: Class Size: Small
Acting
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University of North Carolina - Greensboro logo

University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Greensboro, NC·Public
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $24KGPA: 3.6 (W)Class Size:
Acting
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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC·Public
Acceptance: 89%Tuition: $24KGPA: 3.28Class Size:
Acting
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Catawba College

Salisbury, NC·Private
Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $34KGPA: 3.79 (W)Selectiveness: Class Size:
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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC·Private
Acceptance: 22%Tuition: $68KGPA: 4.01 (W)Class Size: Small
BA Theatre
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC·Public
Acceptance: 15%Tuition: $41KGPA: 4.49 (W)Selectiveness: Class Size:
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North Carolina A&T State University logo

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro, NC·Public
Acceptance: 50%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.61
BFA Professional TheatreActing
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Brevard College

Brevard, NC·Private
Acceptance: 42%Tuition: $32KGPA: 3.07 (W)
Acting
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Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC·Private
Acceptance: 70%Tuition: $21KGPA: 3.05 (W)
Acting
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Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC·Private
Acceptance: 68%Tuition: $38KGPA: 3.6 (W)
Acting
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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC·Public
Acceptance: 64%Tuition: $24KGPA: 4.06 (W)
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Davidson College

Davidson, NC·Private
Acceptance: 13%Tuition: $64KGPA: 3.86 (W)
BA Theatre
15
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Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC·Public
Acceptance: 82%Tuition: $8KGPA: 3.27 (W)
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte logo

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC·Public
Acceptance: 80%Tuition: $22KGPA: 3.55 (W)
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North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC·Public
Acceptance: 87%Tuition: $20KGPA: 3.25 (W)
BA Theatre
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Meredith College

Raleigh, NC·Private
Acceptance: 74%Tuition: $46KGPA: 3.5 (W)
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William Peace University

Raleigh, NC·Private
Acceptance: 94%Tuition: $34KGPA: 3.27 (W)
BA Interdisciplinary Arts
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High Point University

High Point, NC·Private
Acceptance: 75%Tuition: $45KGPA: 3.4 (W)
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