Carolina UniversityCarolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · South
- Acceptance rate
- 39.5%
- Cost after aid
- $20,828
- Graduation rate
- 22%
About Carolina University
Carolina University is a very small private university in Winston-Salem, NC, in a city setting.
What Carolina University looks for
With an acceptance rate around 40%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Carolina University?
Carolina University admits roughly 40% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does Carolina University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $20,828 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Carolina University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Carolina University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
