Student Achievement Data

Carolina University is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution's graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation/completion status of students who enrolled during the 2018-2019 school year and for whom 150% of the normal time-to-completion has elapsed.

Our graduation/completion rate for those students who entered our programs in Fall 2019 is 28%. The students included in the graduation/completion rate consists of students who entered as first-time, full-time, certificate or degree-seeking students.

Our retention rate for first time bachelor seeking students who entered in the Fall of 2024 and returned during the Fall 2025 semester is 65%.  

While reviewing this information, please bear in mind:

  • The graduation/completion rate is based on 6 years of attendance that equates to 150% of our longest program.
  • We have elected not to report our transfer-out rate because our University's mission does not include providing substantial preparation for students to enroll in other institutions.
  • The graduation/completion rate does not include students who left the school to serve in the armed forces, on official church missions, or in the foreign service of the federal government. Students who died or were totally and permanently disabled are also excluded.
CU Retention Rate    
Program2024-20252023-20242022-20233 Year Avg
Associate100%100%100%100%
Bachelor65%56%49%57%
Graduate89%54%76%75%
     
CU Graduation Rate    
Program2019 Cohort2018 Cohort2017 Cohort3 Year Avg
AssociateN/A50%17%34%
Bachelor28%29%32%30%
Graduate55%73%61%63%

Questions related to this report should be directed to:

registrar@carolinau.edu