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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
Source: irp.cdn-website.com“Christian service is more than an assignment for a grade; it is done for the glory of God.”
Source: irp.cdn-website.com“We accomplish this in ministry both locally and abroad through student organized mission trips”
Questions students ask
Do I have to go to chapel?
Chapel meets Mondays at 6 p.m. in The Huddle.
Source: carolina.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Students organize mission trips in ministry both locally and abroad.
Source: irp.cdn-website.comAcademic 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
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)
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel Monday 6:00 pm in The Huddle”
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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.
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)
- 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”
“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”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“A major of not less than 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.”
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (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”
- Christian College Mission | Carolina Christian Collegecarolina.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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.
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)
- 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.”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (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.”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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)
- 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”
“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”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry requires a Biblical Studies major of at least 33 semester hours.
Sources (1)
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“A major of not less than 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.”
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Every BA student must complete 80 hours of Christian service to graduate.
Sources (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.”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The college publishes a statement of faith.
Sources (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”
- Christian College Mission | Carolina Christian Collegecarolina.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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)
- 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.”
- Christian Academic Programs | Carolinacarolina.edu/programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel Monday 6:00 pm in The Huddle”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The common requirements for every BA in Ministry student do not include a Christian worldview course.
Sources (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.”
- Carolina Christian College Academic Catalog 2026-2028irp.cdn-website.com/abd69c68/files/uploaded/CCC+Catalog+2026-2028.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 |
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.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 53 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 52% · Women 48% |
| Total students | 74 |
| 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 retention | 0% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $40,672 |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $50 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 48% |
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
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 36% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $8,600 |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Endowment per student | $3,968Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 30% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Piedmont 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.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
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.
Questions families ask
- 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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