Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
•One of only ~12 universities nationally offering an undergraduate Interdisciplinary Arts degree
•Customizable curriculum spanning art, dance, film, game design, media, music, and theatre
•Students customize their degree with electives in Performing Arts and Visual Arts
•Replaced former BFA and theatre degrees with a flexible BA model starting Fall 2024
CAMPUS & CLASS SIZE
•13:1 student-to-faculty ratio with average class size of 16
•Historic campus in downtown Raleigh surrounded by North Carolina's premier arts institutions
•Internship partnerships with North Carolina Theatre, Theatre in the Park, and Opera House of Wilmington
TRAVEL & IMMERSIVE LEARNING
•National and international arts-related trips including London, Paris, Tokyo, Amsterdam, and New York City
•Immersive learning built into every course — 100% of in-person students complete an internship
GRADUATE SUCCESS
•Alumni accepted to Harvard University, The Juilliard School, UCLA, AMDA, and Virginia Commonwealth University
•Recent employment at Groundlings, North Carolina Theatre, Last Comic Standing, and Chelsea Lately
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityMar 1, 2027
Rolling
Fee
$50
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply via Common App or the Peace website — no separate arts application required
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required
•Admitted through the standard university application
•Test optional — SAT/ACT scores not required
Program info updated 2h ago
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
•One of only ~12 universities nationally offering an undergraduate Interdisciplinary Arts degree
•Customizable curriculum spanning art, dance, film, game design, media, music, and theatre
•Students customize their degree with electives in Performing Arts and Visual Arts
•Replaced former BFA and theatre degrees with a flexible BA model starting Fall 2024
CAMPUS & CLASS SIZE
•13:1 student-to-faculty ratio with average class size of 16
•Historic campus in downtown Raleigh surrounded by North Carolina's premier arts institutions
•Internship partnerships with North Carolina Theatre, Theatre in the Park, and Opera House of Wilmington
TRAVEL & IMMERSIVE LEARNING
•National and international arts-related trips including London, Paris, Tokyo, Amsterdam, and New York City
•Immersive learning built into every course — 100% of in-person students complete an internship
GRADUATE SUCCESS
•Alumni accepted to Harvard University, The Juilliard School, UCLA, AMDA, and Virginia Commonwealth University
•Recent employment at Groundlings, North Carolina Theatre, Last Comic Standing, and Chelsea Lately
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
3.27
Avg GPA (W)
94%
Admit Rate
45%
Grad Rate
666
Enrollment
$46,643
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,176
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,649
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$15,779
Family Income $30k - $48k$18,233
Family Income $48k - $75k$20,429
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,046
Family Income $110k+$30,565
