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Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303-5157

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a private urban institution in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 122 undergraduates with a 4:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

22% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $24,581 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,745.

Established
1973
Type
Bible college

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SAT Avg
122Students
4:1Student:Faculty
22%Grad Rate
$24,581Earnings 10yr
$18,745Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$6,276
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$24,267
Average Net Price$18,745
Median Debt at Graduation$25,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (8)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

0%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
122
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
57%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Black 43%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate22.2%
Freshman Retention0.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,156
10 Years$24,581

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Carolina College of Biblical Studies was founded as the Cape Fear School of Theology in 1973 by Bill Owens.
  • In 1978, Ralph Richardson took over the leadership role, and a site was purchased and classes started in 1980, at which time the name of the school was changed to Carolina Bible College.
  • Bill Korver became the college's fourth president in April 2004.
  • In April 2012, the name of the college was changed to Carolina College of Biblical Studies.
  • In 2012, the college listed 20 faculty members all of whom held at least a master's degree.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from NC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
53 mi(92 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
108 mi(187 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
286 mi(496 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham58 mi
CLT Charlotte114 mi
RIC Richmond192 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA659 mi · ~19h 2m drive
New York, NY475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Hartford, CT574 mi · ~16h 35m drive
Providence, RI620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Albany, NY594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Syracuse, NY572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Rochester, NY565 mi · ~16h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Philadelphia, PA397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Pittsburgh, PA377 mi · ~10h 53m drive
Harrisburg, PA378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Newark, NJ471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Washington, DC286 mi · ~8h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Atlanta, GA323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Charlotte, NC108 mi · ~3h 7m drive
Raleigh, NC53 mi · ~1h 32m drive
Miami, FL646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Orlando, FL472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
Tampa, FL532 mi · ~15h 22m drive
Nashville, TN447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Richmond, VA191 mi · ~5h 31m drive
Chicago, IL665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Detroit, MI549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Minneapolis, MN1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
St. Louis, MO669 mi · ~19h 20m drive
Kansas City, MO905 mi · ~26h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Columbus, OH406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Dallas, TX1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Houston, TX1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Austin, TX1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
San Antonio, TX1205 mi · ~34h 49m drive
Los Angeles, CA2223 mi · ~64h 13m drive
San Francisco, CA2403 mi · ~69h 25m drive
San Diego, CA2185 mi · ~63h 7m drive
Seattle, WA2376 mi · ~68h 38m drive
Portland, OR2383 mi · ~68h 51m drive
Denver, CO1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1887 mi · ~54h 31m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1828 mi · ~52h 49m drive
Honolulu, HI4781 mi · ~138h 7m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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