Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by Nov 20, first essay draft by Dec 4, lock final essay by Jan 1, submit by Jan 12.

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Carolina University reported a 34.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Carolina University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, NC. The historical average net price is $20,828 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

34.0%

547 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,828

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

24.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

56.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

460

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Carolina University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,738
$30,001 – $48,000$17,560
$48,001 – $75,000$22,993
$75,001 – $110,000$23,597
$110,000+$24,152

Top Majors at Carolina University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing22
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies12
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice8
Psychology7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies4
Theology & Religious Vocations4
Biological & Biomedical Sciences2
Education1
Social Sciences1
Health Professions1

Financial Aid at Carolina University

About Carolina University

Official website: https://www.carolinau.edu/

Admissions: https://carolinau.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina University

What is the acceptance rate at Carolina University?

Carolina University reported a 34% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 547. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Carolina University?

The historical 34% acceptance rate suggests Carolina University was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Carolina University?

The stored historical average net price at Carolina University is $20,828 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,743 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Carolina University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Carolina University is 24%. its stored first-year retention rate is 56%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Carolina University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Carolina University?

Carolina University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid December 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Carolina University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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