Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC
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Acceptance Rate
34%
Enrollment
424
Graduation Rate
29%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,864
Retention Rate
56%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$16,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,000
Avg Net Price
$18,866
Room & Board
$12,400
Total COA
$29,965
Median Debt
$20,287

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$17,910
$30,001–48,000
$17,707
$48,001–75,000
$18,906
$75,001–110,000
$21,323
$110,001+
$21,403
Pell Grant Rate: 46%
Federal Loan Rate: 51%

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Sticker Price$28,400
Estimated Net Price$18,866 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
29%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,864
Retention Rate
56%
Median Debt
$20,287

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
34.7%
Theology
16.7%
Education
11.1%
Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies
9.7%
Psychology
8.3%
Criminal Justice
8.3%
Social Sciences
5.6%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.2%
Computer Science
1.4%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Bible/Biblical Studies25
Theological and Ministerial Studies15
Business Administration, Management and Operations12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
American Sign Language4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1
Religious/Sacred Music1

Demographics

Men 58%Women 42%
White
35.9%
Black
15.3%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
6.4%
International
27.1%

Application Info

Deadlines

REA2026-07-01
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.