Carolina Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Carolina University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Carolina University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Carolina University (Carolina)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Carolina's acceptance rate is 39.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 736 students applied and 291 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Carolina.

To apply to Carolina, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Carolina University.

Carolina's acceptance rate is the 5th lowest among 57 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
Carolina's yield rate is 26.46%, which is significantly lower by 14.57 percentage points (approximately 35.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Carolina at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Carolina's acceptance rate is 39.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.46%. 472 men and 264 women applied to Carolina and 180 men and 111 women students were accepted.

Among them, 51 men and 26 women were enrolled in Carolina. You can explore the Carolina's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Carolina
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	736	472	264	0	0
Admitted	291	180	111	0	0
Enrolled	77	51	26	0	0
Acceptance Rate	39.54%	38.14%	42.05%	-	-
Yield	26.46%	28.33%	23.42%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Carolina University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 77 first-year students enrolled in Carolina. The proportion of full-time students is 97.40% and part-time students is 2.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 66.23% and women students is 33.77%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Carolina.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Carolina
	Total	Men	Women
Total	77	51	26
Full-time	75	51	24
Part-time	2	0	2

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Carolina. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carolina University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Carolina Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Carolina:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: carolinau.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Online Application: https://carolinau.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Carolina?

Carolina is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 39.54%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Carolina?

Carolina does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Carolina require essays or personal statements?

Carolina recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Carolina admission?

Carolina does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Carolina does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Carolina requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Carolina requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Carolina?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Carolina are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.