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Carolina Christian College

#2520 in US ranking Winston Salem, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$36,464
Tuition & fees
$9,880
Avg. aid
$7,438
Receiving aid
60%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
15%

What is the accreditation of Carolina Christian College?

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.

What are the admission requirements at Carolina Christian College?

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.

What are the application fees and waivers at Carolina Christian College?

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.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Carolina Christian College?

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.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Carolina Christian College?

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.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Carolina Christian College?

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.

How to Apply to Carolina Christian College

Application fee

$50

Early Decision

Yes

Early Action

Yes

Carolina Christian College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 21
Out-of-state: 3

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 24
Transfer: 19

Carolina Christian College Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Carolina Christian College Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data 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.