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Carolina University Trade Programs

Carolina University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Carolina University?

Contact details for Carolina University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	420 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone:	3367258344
Website:	www.carolinau.edu/
Admissions:	carolinau.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Financial Aid:	carolinau.edu/financial-services/overview

How Do I Get Into Carolina University?

You can apply to Carolina University online at: https://carolinau.edu/apply

Carolina University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Carolina University

These are the things Carolina University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Carolina University?

Carolina University maintains an acceptance rate of 40%, making it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Carolina University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	472	180	38%
Women	264	111	42%

Can I Afford Carolina University?

The average net price after aid at Carolina University is $18,866. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,700
In-State Fees	$2,875
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,700
Out-of-State Fees	$2,875
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,575
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,575

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Carolina University receive some form of financial aid (110 students).

Nearly 98% of students at Carolina University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,235 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,200.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Carolina University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,247 per year.

Carolina University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 646 students enrolled at Carolina University, all undergraduate. Carolina University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 424 undergraduate students at Carolina University, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carolina University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	76
Hispanic	50
White	119
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	142

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Carolina University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	34
Florida	5
South Carolina	3
Texas	3
Georgia	2

Additionally, approximately 33.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Carolina University

Carolina University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

355 undergraduate students at Carolina University took at least one online class — of those, 88 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Carolina University

Carolina University offers 11 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Carolina University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.