Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC · Large city

Private nonprofitMaster's university – small programsReligious affiliationTest blind
Acceptance rate
39.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$20,828
Sticker price $32,680
Graduation rate
22%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$32,864
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
39.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
547
Admitted (fall 2023)
186
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
119
Yield (admitted who enroll)
64%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
32%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
35%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,738
Family income $30–48k$17,560
Family income $48–75k$22,993
Family income $75–110k$23,597
Family income $110k+$24,152
Full sticker price (per year)
$32,680
Tuition & fees – in-state
$17,575
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$17,575
Median debt at graduation
$20,287
Students with federal loans
45%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
22%
Freshmen who return for year 2
56%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$35,110
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$32,864

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
460
Graduate students
420
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
43%
Students receiving Pell grants
37%
Full-time faculty
41%

Undergraduate diversity

International33%
White28%
Black18%
Hispanic12%
Two or more5.9%
Asian2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing42%
Theology17%
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies14%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement9.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies5.9%
Psychology4.8%
Education2.4%
Engineering2.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Charles W. Petitt
Main phone
(336) 725-8344
Address
420 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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