Carolina University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Winston-Salem, NC that costs an average of $12,351 a year after financial aid, admits 40% of applicants and graduates 27% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,351
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,560

Private nonprofitLarge city460 undergraduates

Cost of Carolina University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$35,335
Tuition and fees, in-state$19,775
Housing and food (on campus)$12,400
Books and supplies$2,600
Average net price after aid$12,351

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,983
$30,001–48,000$7,331
$48,001–75,000$13,572
$75,001–110,000$12,278
$110,001+$14,694

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Carolina University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate40%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate27%
First-year retention56%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,191
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,560
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)54th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans41%

Majors and programs at Carolina University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations47$42,072—
Bible/Biblical Studies14$38,343—
American Sign Language———
Biology2——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections14——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies19——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6——
Psychology13——
Public Health1——
Sociology5——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies———

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Master's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Business Administration, Management and Operations47——
Data Science20——
Education7——
Finance and Financial Management Services6——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions3——
Public Health1——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Theological and Ministerial Studies139——

Doctoral degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations52——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Philosophy———
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Salem CollegeWinston-Salem$18,97577%$50,734
Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest$8,50075%—
Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro$19,78369%$41,371
Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer$22,69696%$54,743
William Peace UniversityRaleigh$23,00294%$47,869
Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa$23,31971%$39,685
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro$18,18770%$50,121
Montreat CollegeMontreat$25,09569%$53,114

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About Carolina University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWinston-Salem, NC
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates460
Student-to-faculty ratio17 to 1
AccreditorTransnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Websitecarolinau.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Carolina University's acceptance rate?

Carolina University admits 40% of applicants, making it selective.

How much does Carolina University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $35,335 a year (tuition and fees: $19,775). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,351 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,983.

How much do Carolina University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $37,560 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 54th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($42,072 a year after graduation).

What is Carolina University's graduation rate?

27% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.