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Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC · City · 460 students
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$20,828
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
24%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$32,864
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
40%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
About

Carolina University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a private, Christ-centered institution recognized for offering accessible, career-focused education rooted in servant leadership. The university features strong academic programs in business, public health, education, ministry, and deaf studies, emphasizing small class sizes and practical skill-building. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, diverse community supported by flexible learning pathways and NAIA Bruins athletics. Distinctively shaped by its modern rebranding and integration with several historical Christian colleges, Carolina University stands out for its commitment to providing high-value, highly affordable higher education tailored to modern career demands.


Wikipedia:Carolina University (CU), formerly Piedmont International University (PIU), is a private Christian university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Carolina University offers both residential and online programs including dual enrollment, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. It is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).

Location
Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
83 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$17,575
Housing & food (on campus)$12,400
Books & supplies$2,600
Cost of attendance$32,680
Average net price$20,828
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$17,575
Housing & food (on campus)$12,400
Books & supplies$2,600
Cost of attendance$32,680
Average net price$20,828
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,738
$30–48k
$17,560
$48–75k
$22,993
$75–110k
$23,597
$110k+
$24,152
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
24%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
19%
Back for yr 2
56%
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 10% transferred · 48% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$30,657
10 yrs after entry$32,864
Debt
Median at graduation$20,287
Monthly payment$215
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$16.1k
90th percentile$25,950
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
40%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$32,421
Independent
53%
Age at entry
28.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
12%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
33%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$30,657
After 10 yrs
$32,864
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Bible/Biblical Studies10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies7
Psychology, General6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Sociology4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Computer Science1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$386,000
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$5,407/mo
Teaching spend
$3,977
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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