
Carolina Christian College identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) as its institutional accreditor. ABHE accreditation concerns the institution as a whole; it should not be confused with a separate professional accreditation for an individual program.
Institutional accreditation is relevant to educational oversight and can be important when students seek federal aid or later apply to another college. It does not guarantee that another institution will accept particular credits or that a degree will meet a profession's licensing rules. Before enrolling, students with either goal should check the college's current standing in ABHE's directory and ask the receiving institution or licensing authority about its own requirements.
Carolina Christian College reports an open-admission policy for degree-seeking applicants who meet its entrance requirements. Open admission should not be read as admission without an application or proof of educational preparation.
Applicants should be prepared to document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and to submit the college's application materials. The requirements can differ for first-time, transfer, and graduate applicants. Before submitting, check the current admissions instructions for transcript procedures, any program-specific materials, and the applicable term's deadline. The college reports accepting Advanced Placement credit but not dual-enrollment credit; applicants hoping to apply prior coursework should request a credit review rather than assume it will count toward a degree.
Carolina Christian College's reported application fee is $50. This is an application charge, not tuition, a housing payment, or an enrollment deposit.
Applicants should confirm the amount displayed in the current application before paying, particularly if applying to a graduate program or through a different application route. Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one is offered and how to request it before submitting payment; a waiver should not be assumed from the college's open-admission policy.
Prospective students should not assume that Carolina Christian College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. ROTC participation through another institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement and a schedule compatible with both schools.
A student considering this route should ask the college's registrar whether ROTC courses at a proposed host institution can count toward the Carolina Christian College degree, then check eligibility and enrollment procedures with that host program. ROTC scholarships have their own selection rules, and some forms of participation involve a military service commitment.
Carolina Christian College accepts applications from transfer students for fall and spring entry and generally considers credit earned at other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a degree are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should submit the application and arrange for official college transcripts to be sent as admissions directs. The college also reports accepting credit based on American Council on Education recommendations, but applicants should ask how any such credit applies to their intended program. A useful transfer evaluation identifies each accepted course, the requirement it satisfies, and the credits that must still be completed at Carolina Christian College. Request that evaluation before relying on an expected graduation date.
Students interested in international study should establish whether a proposed experience can earn Carolina Christian College credit before making travel or payment commitments. A religious trip, service opportunity, or course offered by another institution is not automatically a college-approved study-abroad program.
The key questions are who awards the credit, whether the college approves the course in advance, and how it fits the student's degree plan. Financial aid treatment may differ between college-operated coursework and an independently arranged trip, so aid eligibility should be checked alongside academic approval.
Application fee
$50Early Decision
YesEarly Action
YesHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesStudy abroad
NoWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.