Christ-centered private university in Winston-Salem offering affordable undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Carolina University comprises five schools offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The School of Arts and Sciences provides programs in public health, esports, information systems, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and interdisciplinary studies. The Patterson School of Business offers BBA and MBA programs, while the Moore School of Education features BS in Deaf Studies, Elementary Education, and Master of Education. The John Wesley School of Leadership houses graduate programs in leadership (M.A. and Ph.D.), and the Piedmont Divinity School offers ministry and Bible-related degrees including the 5-Year BA, M.Div., and various Biblical Studies degrees. The university also offers online programs and dual enrollment options.
Located at 420 S. Broad Street in downtown Winston-Salem, Carolina University operates an urban campus with both residential and online learning options. The university provides student support services including the Ashburn Center for Student Success, academic assistance programs, tutoring, career development, chapel services, housing, and technology services. Athletic programs compete in NAIA and NCCAA Division I, with 11 intercollegiate sports teams (Bruins) including baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and softball.
Carolina University accepts applications for undergraduate, graduate, dual enrollment, military, first responder, and international students. The university emphasizes affordability, with average annual online tuition rates less than 50% of the national average and over 90% of on-campus students receiving generous scholarships. Admissions contact: 336-725-8344 or admissions@carolinau.edu.
Founded in 1945 by Charles Stevens and North Carolina Baptist leaders, the institution evolved through multiple mergers. Spurgeon Baptist Bible College (2003), Atlantic Baptist Bible College (2008), Tennessee Temple University (2015), Southeastern Bible College (2017), and John Wesley University (2018) merged with the institution. In 2024, the university announced plans to relocate to the former Hanesbrands Oak Summit headquarters to expand operations.