Carolina University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Carolina University is a private institution in Winston-Salem with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 424 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,864 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,866.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
11.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,005
Programs (53)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium