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Carolina University

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

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Cost

Cost / year
$35,335
Tuition & fees
$17,575
Avg. aid
$12,235
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
40%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
22%
Median salary
$37,905
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Carolina University?

Events associated with Carolina University include a Community Service Work Day, an Artist Series, and a Christmas Concert. Together, they illustrate service, performance, and religious or seasonal programming rather than a single campus-wide tradition.

A service day can give students an organized way to participate in community work, while concerts and artist presentations create occasions to attend or take part in the performing arts. Event names do not establish that each program occurs every year in the same form. Students planning around a particular performance or activity should consult the current campus calendar for dates, eligibility, and location.

What are the student housing and dining options at Carolina University?

Carolina University offers college-operated housing to undergraduates, but living on campus is not the typical arrangement for most of its students. The reported on-campus share is about 12%, making commuting and off-campus living common considerations.

Housing availability should not be confused with a guaranteed room. Applicants who want to live on campus should obtain the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, residence options, and cancellation terms before committing. The university reports electronically operated residence entrances; students should separately check the current rules for guests, breaks, and parking.

Dining arrangements and any required meal plan should be reviewed alongside the housing contract. A resident and a commuter can have substantially different food and transportation budgets, so an individual cost estimate is more useful than assuming that tuition includes meals or that every student purchases the same plan.

Carolina University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Carolina University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
12%
Campus size
12 acres

Carolina University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Carolina University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

George Manuel Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Carolina University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Carolina University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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