Carolina University

Private · Selective · NC

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNC · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads460

Student:faculty17:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate19.3%

6-yr grad rate21.6%

Drop-out rate43.6%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$18k

Out-of-state tuition$18k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity71.7%

Gender diversity43.3%

International33.5%

Identity—

Overview

Carolina University is a private Christian university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, formerly known as Piedmont International University. It combines its historic roots in ministry and Bible training with a newer slate of professional degree programs added as the school broadened its mission and rebranded, serving a small, faith-centered student body. The name change reflects a deliberate move from a narrowly ministry-focused Bible college toward a small Christian university offering a wider range of career paths.

Academics

Ministry, theology, and biblical studies remain the historic core of the curriculum, reflecting the school's roots as a Bible college. In recent years the university has added professional programs, including in fields like business and nursing, aimed at students who want a Christian university setting without narrowing their degree to ministry alone.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate39.5%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters—

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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