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Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC · City · 460 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Cost of attendance
$32,680
Avg net price
$20,828
Room & board
$12,400
Tuition
$17,575
Books & supplies
$2,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,738
$30–48k
$17,560
$48–75k
$22,993
$75–110k
$23,597
$110k+
$24,152
Admissions
Admit rate
40%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Carolina University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
24%
4-yr on-time completion
19%
1st-yr retention
56%
Transfer-out rate
11%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
10%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
48%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,657
Median earnings (10yr)
$32,864
Median debt
$20,287
Monthly loan payment
$215
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$16,125
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,950
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$32,421
Independent students
53%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
12%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
33%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$30,657
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$386,000
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
41%
Avg faculty salary
$5,407/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,977
Federal loan rate
45%

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