Carolina University
Faith-based college · Winston-Salem, NC · 460 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
40%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$12,351
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$35,335
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
27%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Carolina University?
Carolina University accepts about 40 of every 100 applicants (40%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Carolina University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Carolina University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Carolina University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $35,335 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,351 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $19,775 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$19,775
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,775
- Room & board$12,400
- Total cost of attendance$35,335
- Average net price after grants$12,351
Popular majors
Business, Theology, Ethnic & Gender Studies, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Carolina University FAQ
- What is Carolina University's acceptance rate?
- 40% — selective.
- Is Carolina University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Carolina University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Carolina University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Carolina University cost?
- About $35,335 a year before aid; $12,351 on average after grants.
- What is Carolina University's FAFSA school code?
- 002956. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Carolina University receives your information.
- What is Carolina University's graduation rate?
- 27% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Carolina University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | 42% | 1300–1470 | $16,486 | 85% |
| Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC | 42% | 870–1220 | $25,617 | 40% |
| Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC | 45% | — | $21,397 | 34% |
| University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem, NC | 30% | 1140–1370 | $14,859 | 80% |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | 50% | 1020–1190 | $9,884 | 56% |
| University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA | 39% | — | $13,663 | 85% |