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Carolina Christian College

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Carolina Christian College

Winston Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Carolina Christian College is a special-focus, faith-based college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, whose main program is a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry with a biblical studies major. Its 2026-2028 catalog lists Old and New Testament surveys and six Bible courses in the first four semesters for every BA student, and a required 80-hour Christian service requirement.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel meets Mondays at 6 p.m. in The Huddle.

Source: carolina.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students organize mission trips in ministry both locally and abroad.

Source: irp.cdn-website.com

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (The Fall 2026 calendar places chapel in The Huddle on campus.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Six Bible and theology courses (BI101, BI102, BI211, BI201, BI212, BI202) appear in the first four semesters, which the catalog says are the same for all BA in Ministry students.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (BI101 Old Testament Survey and BI102 New Testament Survey are both in the common semester 2 sequence.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required (No Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course appears in the common first-four-semester sequence. Minor-specific courses are not counted.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (The BA in Ministry requires a major of at least 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The college runs an organized Christian Service Program that tracks student service hours.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Student-organized mission trips are described.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (The catalog describes the college as cross-cultural and lists student-organized mission trips abroad.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The Fall 2026 calendar places chapel in The Huddle on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel Monday 6:00 pm in The Huddle”
      The Fall 2026 academic calendar lists a Monday chapel at 6:00 pm in The Huddle on campus.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

88 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Six Bible and theology courses (BI101, BI102, BI211, BI201, BI212, BI202) appear in the first four semesters, which the catalog says are the same for all BA in Ministry students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Semester 2 HI101 World History I 3 credits BI101 Old Testament Survey 3 credits HI102 World History II 3 credits BI102 New Testament Survey 3 credits”
      Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey are required in the common second semester of the BA in Ministry.
      “BI211 Biblical Theology I 3 credits BI201 Life & Ministry of Jesus I 3 credits BI212 Biblical Theology II 3 credits BI202 Life & Ministry of Jesus II 3 credits”
      Biblical Theology I and II and two Life and Ministry of Jesus courses are in the common third semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BI101 Old Testament Survey and BI102 New Testament Survey are both in the common semester 2 sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Semester 2 HI101 World History I 3 credits BI101 Old Testament Survey 3 credits HI102 World History II 3 credits BI102 New Testament Survey 3 credits”
      Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey are required in the common second semester of the BA in Ministry.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (No Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course appears in the common first-four-semester sequence. Minor-specific courses are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The first four (4) semesters of the BA in Ministry program are the same for all students regardless of the chosen minor.”
      The first four semesters are the same for all BA in Ministry students, so the sequence shown is the full common requirement for that period.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (The BA in Ministry requires a major of at least 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A major of not less than 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.”
      The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry requires a Biblical Studies major of at least 33 semester hours.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian College Mission | Carolina Christian Collegecarolina.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe fully in the inerrancy and inspiration of the Bible; that is to say, that it is the infallible Word of God”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 0 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

82 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The college runs an organized Christian Service Program that tracks student service hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Christian service program allows for students to actively participate in successfully achieving these stated objectives.”
      The college runs an organized Christian Service Program.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete 80 hours to fulfill their B.A. graduation requirements.”
      Every BA student must complete 80 hours of Christian service to graduate.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Student-organized mission trips are described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We accomplish this in ministry both locally and abroad through student organized mission trips”
      Student-organized mission trips, locally and abroad, are part of the college's service mission.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (The catalog describes the college as cross-cultural and lists student-organized mission trips abroad.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We accomplish this in ministry both locally and abroad through student organized mission trips”
      Student-organized mission trips, locally and abroad, are part of the college's service mission.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian service is more than an assignment for a grade; it is done for the glory of God.”
      Christian service is described as rooted in the college's ministry purpose.

Strengths

  • Old and New Testament surveys are required of every BA in Ministry student, followed by six Bible and theology courses in the first four semesters.
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Semester 2 HI101 World History I 3 credits BI101 Old Testament Survey 3 credits HI102 World History II 3 credits BI102 New Testament Survey 3 credits”
      Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey are required in the common second semester of the BA in Ministry.
      “BI211 Biblical Theology I 3 credits BI201 Life & Ministry of Jesus I 3 credits BI212 Biblical Theology II 3 credits BI202 Life & Ministry of Jesus II 3 credits”
      Biblical Theology I and II and two Life and Ministry of Jesus courses are in the common third semester.
  • The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry requires a Biblical Studies major of at least 33 semester hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A major of not less than 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.”
      The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry requires a Biblical Studies major of at least 33 semester hours.
  • Every BA student must complete 80 hours of Christian service to graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each student is required to complete 80 hours to fulfill their B.A. graduation requirements.”
      Every BA student must complete 80 hours of Christian service to graduate.
  • The college publishes a statement of faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian College Mission | Carolina Christian Collegecarolina.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe fully in the inerrancy and inspiration of the Bible; that is to say, that it is the infallible Word of God”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.

Concerns

  • The catalog describes chapel services as monthly, and the Fall 2026 calendar lists one Monday chapel; a standing weekly chapel schedule is not clearly published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “such as monthly Chapel Services and Research initiatives.”
      The catalog describes student-led monthly chapel services.
    2. Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel Monday 6:00 pm in The Huddle”
      The Fall 2026 academic calendar lists a Monday chapel at 6:00 pm in The Huddle on campus.
  • The common requirements for every BA in Ministry student do not include a Christian worldview course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The first four (4) semesters of the BA in Ministry program are the same for all students regardless of the chosen minor.”
      The first four semesters are the same for all BA in Ministry students, so the sequence shown is the full common requirement for that period.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
$30,001–$48,000$21,780
$75,001–$110,000$28,817

Full cost of attendance before aid: $28,817 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
53
Men and women
Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Men 52% · Women 48%
Total students74
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,366
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,817
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
15%
First-year retention0%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$40,672
Application fee
Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)
$50
Students receiving Pell grants48%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates0%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older36%
On-campus room and board (per year)$8,600
Students per faculty member9 to 1
Endowment per student$3,968Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Dorm spaceFor about 30% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flightsPiedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)About 18 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Is Carolina Christian College a Christian college?
Yes. Carolina Christian College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 199971
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Churches of Christ
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