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Carolina University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Carolina University is a private institution in Winston-Salem with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 424 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,864 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,866.

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34%Acceptance
SAT Avg
424Students
15:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$32,864Earnings 10yr
$18,866Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Carolina University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

34.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,000
Room & Board$12,400
Books & Supplies$2,600
Total Cost of Attendance$29,965
Average Net Price$18,866
Median Debt at Graduation$20,287
Monthly Payment (10yr)$215

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,910
$30–48K$17,707
$48–75K$18,906
$75–110K$21,323
$110K+$21,403

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,866

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,005

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
424
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 15%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 27%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.2%
Freshman Retention56.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,657
8 Years$31,373
10 Years$32,864

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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