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Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Carolina University

Carolina University (CU), formerly Piedmont International University (PIU), is a private Christian university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Carolina University offers both residential and online programs including dual enrollment, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. It is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).

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40%

Acceptance

$20,828

Net price

460

Enrollment

22%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

40%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,828

Average net price

$17,575

In-state tuition

$17,575

Out-of-state tuition

$12,400

Room & board

$2,600

Books & supplies

$32,680

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

45%

Students with federal loans

$20,287

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$17,738
$30–48K
$17,560
$48–75K
$22,993
$75–110K
$23,597
$110K+
$24,152

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$32,864

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,657

Median earnings (6 yrs)

22%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

54%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,977

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

460

Total enrollment

4%

Part-time

28

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

43% women
57% men

Race & ethnicity

White
28%
Black
18%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Carolina University FAQ

Is Carolina University a public or private school?

Carolina University is a private nonprofit institution located in Winston-Salem, NC.

What is the acceptance rate at Carolina University?

Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 40%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Carolina University cost?

The average annual net price at Carolina University is $20,828 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $17,575.

What is the graduation rate at Carolina University?

About 22% of students at Carolina University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Carolina University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Carolina University students earn a median of $32,864 per year.

How many students attend Carolina University?

Carolina University enrolls about 460 students.

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