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Carolina University Computer Science Programs

Carolina University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Carolina University?

Get in touch with Carolina University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	420 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone:	3367258344
Website:	www.carolinau.edu/
Admissions:	carolinau.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Financial Aid:	carolinau.edu/financial-services/overview

How Do I Get Into Carolina University?

You can apply to Carolina University online at: https://carolinau.edu/apply

Carolina University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Carolina University

This is what Carolina University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Carolina University?

Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 40%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Carolina University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	472	180	38%
Women	264	111	42%

Can I Afford Carolina University?

The average net price after aid at Carolina University is $18,866. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,700
In-State Fees	$2,875
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,700
Out-of-State Fees	$2,875
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,575
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,575

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Carolina University receive some form of financial aid (110 students).

Approximately 98% of students at Carolina University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,235 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,200.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Carolina University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,247 per year.

Carolina University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 646 students enrolled at Carolina University. Carolina University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 424 undergraduate students at Carolina University, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carolina University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	76
Hispanic	50
White	119
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	142

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Carolina University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	34
Florida	5
South Carolina	3
Texas	3
Georgia	2

Additionally, approximately 33.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Carolina University Graduate Student Diversity

469 of Carolina University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Carolina University, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carolina University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	83
Hispanic	15
White	111
Two or More Races	5
Non-Resident	126

Online Learning at Carolina University

Carolina University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

355 undergraduate students at Carolina University took at least one online class — of those, 88 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 90 students took at least one online class and 330 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Carolina University

Carolina University offers 11 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Carolina University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.