Carolina University
- Private
Carolina University: international tuition 18,928 USD per year, one-year total cost 36,769 USD, acceptance rate 39.5%. This page lists 12 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 90.
Getting in. The school admits 39.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 60+ or Duolingo 90+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 36,769 USD, before any scholarship. 12 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Carolina University. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Carolina University?
International tuition is 18,928 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 36,769 USD.
Does Carolina University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 12 scholarships open to international students. Carolina University says international students may apply for several scholarships (International, Stevens, Diversity, Alumni, etc.) after acceptance, but the pages do not say whether they are merit or need-based, or how much they offer.
What English scores does Carolina University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 90.
What is the acceptance rate at Carolina University?
The acceptance rate is 39.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Belize ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Belize Scholarship targets Belizean natives living in Belize, which is a narrow restriction, not an explicit exclusion of international students, so a clear 'No' cannot be concluded.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Alumni ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed for international students, but may relate to alumni ties; details unclear.
Alumni Scholarship (Beca de Exalumnos)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed by name for international students; the criteria (possibly alumni connection) are not stated.
Church Support Scholarships (Becas de la Iglesia de Apoyo)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to international students; the criteria (possibly tied to supporting churches) are not given.
Diversity ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed for international students, no details given.
Diversity Scholarship (Beca de Diversidad)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed by name for international students, with no amount or criteria.
International ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The international page explicitly lists it as available to international students, but gives no amount or criteria.
International Scholarship (Beca Internacional)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page names international students as eligible for this scholarship, but gives no amount or criteria.
International student work-study (on campus)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page8,000 USD/year≈ ₫208M
An on-campus work opportunity for international students living on campus, not a cash award; it only lowers the proof-of-funds amount for the I-20.
Presidential Scholarship (Beca Presidencial)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page says this scholarship is offered to international students, but gives no amount or criteria.
Stevens ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed as open to international students, with no further details.
Stevens Scholarship (Beca Stevens)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed by name as a scholarship international students are eligible for, but no details are given.
Supporting Church ScholarshipsOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed for international students, but criteria are unclear.
Belize ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Belize Scholarship targets Belizean natives living in Belize, which is a narrow restriction, not an explicit exclusion of international students, so a clear 'No' cannot be concluded.
Ralph & Glenna Dee Jones Endowed ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention citizenship; it only sets a 2.5 GPA and a 24 ACT for incoming freshmen.
Robert L. Patterson Memorial ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Citizenship is not mentioned; it is limited to male students preparing for the pastorate in certain programs, so eligibility is unclear.
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiInternational students must submit official transcripts for evaluation; undergraduates get a general evaluation with GPA.Required
- Proof of fundsiAn affidavit of financial support with proof of funds is needed for I-20 consideration.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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