Carolina University

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

C-

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About Carolina University

Carolina University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Winston-Salem, NC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 460 students. The acceptance rate is 40%. 22% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $32,864.

40%

Acceptance

$20,828

Net price

460

Enrollment

22%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

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

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.

Popular Majors

Business41.7%

Theology & Religion16.7%

Ethnic & Gender Studies14.3%

Criminal Justice9.5%

Multidisciplinary5.9%

Psychology4.8%

Education2.4%

Engineering2.4%

Biology1.2%

Health & Nursing1.2%

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

Part-time

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

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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