Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,680. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $17,575 |
| Housing & meals | $12,400 |
| Books & supplies | $2,600 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,095 |
| Total cost of attendance | $32,680 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Carolina University net price compared with other North Carolina colleges
Carolina University has the 35th-lowest average net price of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mars Hill University | $19,910 | 45% | $44,781 |
| 32 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | $20,109 | 71% | $54,967 |
| 33 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | $20,689 | 48% | $45,543 |
| 34 | Wingate University | $20,748 | 46% | $52,649 |
| 35 | Carolina University | $20,828 | 22% | $32,864 |
| 36 | Johnson C Smith University | $20,894 | 34% | $42,680 |
| 37 | Warren Wilson College | $21,249 | 42% | $36,260 |
| 38 | Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $21,322 | 0% | $24,581 |
| 39 | William Peace University | $21,649 | 45% | $46,643 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Carolina colleges →
Why Carolina University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina University | 40% | $20,828 | 22% | $32,864 | This school |
| Saint Augustine's University | 34% | $24,313 | 25% | $35,730 | |
| Bennett College | 51% | $28,299 | 25% | $36,654 | |
| Johnson C Smith University | 45% | $20,894 | 34% | $42,680 | |
| Brevard College | 42% | $23,509 | 49% | $43,545 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Carolina University would cost you $3,485 less per year than Saint Augustine's University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Carolina University, mostly from more Carolina University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$2,497).
- Carolina University gives aided families $2,986 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Carolina resident | Carolina University | Saint Augustine's University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $17,575 | $16,896 | +$679 |
| Books & supplies | $2,600 | $1,000 | +$1,600 |
| Housing & meals | $12,400 | $10,376 | +$2,024 |
| Personal & travel | $3,200 | $5,505 | −$2,305 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,095 | −$598 | −$2,497 |
| Sticker price | $32,680 | $33,179 | −$499 |
| Average grants | −$11,852 | −$8,866 | −$2,986 |
| You pay | $20,828 | $24,313 | −$3,485 |
“+” means Carolina University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Carolina University cost questions
How much is tuition at Carolina University?
Tuition and fees are $17,575 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Carolina University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $32,680 a year.
What do families actually pay at Carolina University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,828 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,738; $48–75k pay $22,993; $110k+ pay $24,152.
How much debt do Carolina University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,005, and 11.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Carolina University overview