Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 460 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,738 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,560 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,993 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,597 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,152 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,828 |
Sticker tuition: $17,575 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 37%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 22%
- Freshman retention
- 56%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $32,864
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,287
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business42%
Criminal Justice10%
Psychology5%
Education2%
Engineering2%
Biology & Life Sciences1%
Health & Nursing1%
Is Carolina University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Take the 5-minute quiz and see how it stacks up against 1,500+ other colleges — ranked by fit and by what your family would actually pay.
Find my matches →Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohorts. Verify current costs and requirements with the school.