Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 471
Graduate Enrollment: 511
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 46.27%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 33.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 52.7%
Black: 21.2%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 4.3%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Black: 21.2%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 4.3%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,935
In-State tuition: $14,400Out-of-State tuition: $14,400
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,320 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,100 (2022)
Average Family Income: $42,438 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,421 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 60.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,287 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $215 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,202 |
| $30k-48k | $13,304 |
| $48k-75k | $13,455 |
| $75k-110k | $15,596 |
| $110k+ | $18,767 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 31%6-year graduation rate: 50%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,287 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,417 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,568 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,635 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | |
| @3 year | 69.6% (2017) |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees:
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,012 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,847 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 16 | $20,926 | $223 | $40,178 ($3,348) | |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 26 | $35,382 | $209 | $27,478 ($2,290) | |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 32 | $42,141 ($3,512) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,162Full time faculty: 71%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,841,008 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,897,781 (2022)