Carolina University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor's · City: Large

Official websiteNet price calculatorAccreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid is $12,351. 27% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $37,560 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $20,500.

Average net price
$12,351
per year Verified data
Completion rate
27%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$37,560
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$20,500
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$19,775
Out-of-state tuition and fees$19,775
Average cost of attendance$35,335
Books and supplies$2,600
Room and board, on campus$12,400
Average net price, all aided students$12,351
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$11,983
Average net price, family income over $110,000$14,694

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
40%
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
Data unavailable
ACT composite range, middle 50%
Data unavailable
Undergraduate enrollment
460
Graduate enrollment
420
Students receiving Pell grants
38%
Student to faculty ratio
17 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time27%
Completion within normal time24%
First-year retention (full-time)56%
Median federal debt, graduates$20,500
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$233
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$19,195
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry49%
1 year after completion$37,905
4 years after completion$52,812
6 years after entry$36,191
8 years after entry$39,552
10 years after entry$37,560
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $37,560; the middle half earned $18,583 to $59,480. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Carolina University

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

38 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (2)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies
CIP 39.02 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
CIP 05.02 · All credentials fully online
0Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (3)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies
CIP 39.02 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
CIP 30.99 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Theological and Ministerial Studies
CIP 39.06
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Bachelor's degree (16)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
American Sign Language
CIP 16.16
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Bible/Biblical Studies
CIP 39.02 · All credentials fully online
4$38,343Suppressed for privacy
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · All credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · All credentials fully online
22$42,072Suppressed for privacy
Computer Science
CIP 11.07 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · All credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
CIP 05.02 · All credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
CIP 30.00
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
CIP 30.99 · All credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Psychology, General
CIP 42.01 · All credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sociology
CIP 45.11 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
CIP 13.13
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Theological and Ministerial Studies
CIP 39.06
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Master's degree (10)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies
CIP 39.02 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · All credentials fully online
24Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70 · All credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Education, General
CIP 13.01 · All credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Finance and Financial Management Services
CIP 52.08 · All credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
CIP 52.13
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.15 · All credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Religion/Religious Studies
CIP 38.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Theological and Ministerial Studies
CIP 39.06 · All credentials fully online
79Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Graduate certificate (1)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies
CIP 39.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Doctoral degree (6)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies
CIP 39.02
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · All credentials fully online
30Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Educational Administration and Supervision
CIP 13.04 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · All credentials fully online
0Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Philosophy
CIP 38.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Theological and Ministerial Studies
CIP 39.06 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 489937, OPEID 002956. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.