Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a subsidiary of Carolinas HealthCare System, the nation's third largest non-profit healthcare system, giving our students extensive clinical opportunities at Carolinas HealthCare System facilities.
School Highlights
Carolinas College of Health Sciences serves 550 students (12% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 550 students
In-state tuition: $13,412
Out-state tuition: $13,412
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Carolinas College of Health Sciences has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Carolinas College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 58% over five years.
Total Enrollment
550 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
66 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
484 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
484 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
48%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
24%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
26.71%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3333%
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,412 is more than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,412 is more than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,412
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,412
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
61%
82%
SAT Total Avg.
1,035
986
SAT Reading
505
488
SAT Math
530
498
ACT Composite
22
22
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
22
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Carolinas College of Health Sciences is on the campus of Carolinas
Medical Center (CMC), the area's only Level I trauma center. The
college features a well-equipped computer lab, simulation labs and
biology labs. Carolinas College of Health Sciences has a proud
tradition of educating the region's best nurses and allied health
providers. We offer a small-school environment with big-hospital
opportunities and experiences. In the late 1980s, Carolinas
HealthCare System administration recognized the need for a school
and established the CMHA School of Nursing. A feasibility study was
conducted in 1989 to validate the need for nurses at the local and
statewide level. Degree granting authority was obtained through the
Hospital Authority Act [NC General Stat 113E-23 (a)(31)] and was
delegated to the school by the Board of Commissioners. In December
1993, CMHA's Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to
incorporate the CMHA School of Nursing and to appoint a board of
directors for the school. Degree granting authority was delegated
to the board of directors. The school was located on Blythe
Boulevard on the Carolinas Medical Center campus in metropolitan
Charlotte, NC. The school moved into the newly renovated Rankin
Education Center in July 1994. Academic programs are offered in
Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Emergency Medical Sciences, Radiologic
Technology, Surgical Technology, Medical Technology, General
Education, Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy and CPR / Life Support Courses.
Carolinas College of Health Sciences is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS) to award the Associate of Applied Science degree.
The college also offers diploma and certificate-level educational
programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Carolinas College of Health Sciences cost?
Carolinas College of Health Sciences's tuition is approximately $13,412 for In-State students and $13,412 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 550 students
In-state tuition: $13,412
Out-state tuition: $13,412
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
