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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek lifeInternational
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate34.0%
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
4900.0%
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 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
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
68 mi(118 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
93 mi(161 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
263 mi(456 min)