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Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $12,351
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Median earnings
- $37,560
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Carolina University is a private nonprofit college in Winston-Salem, NC with 460 undergraduates. It admits 40% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $12,351 per year ($11,983 for families earning under $30,000). 27% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $37,560 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 547
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 186
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 64%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Carolina University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $35,335
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $19,775
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,983
- $30–48k$7,331
- $48–75k$13,572
- $75–110k$12,278
- $110k+$14,694
Get a personal estimate with Carolina University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $37,560
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 460
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White28%
- Hispanic12%
- Black18%
- Asian2%
Carolina University FAQ
What is Carolina University's acceptance rate?+
Carolina University admits 40% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is Carolina University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Carolina University?+
In Fall 2023, 547 students applied to Carolina University and 186 were admitted; 119 enrolled.
Does Carolina University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Carolina University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Carolina University require an essay?+
Carolina University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Carolina University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $35,335 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,351.
What is Carolina University's graduation rate?+
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 489937 · How we use this data
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