Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Carroll University reported a 58.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Carroll University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waukesha, WI, with an SAT reference of 1190 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $15,193 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

58.4%

5,972 applicants

SAT reference

1190

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,193

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Carroll University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)105011901270
ACT (composite, 1–36)222428

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

70.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,523

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Carroll University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,718
$30,001 – $48,000$16,875
$48,001 – $75,000$14,134
$75,001 – $110,000$15,730
$110,000+$14,891

Top Majors at Carroll University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions161
Parks, Recreation & Fitness97
Business, Management & Marketing71
Biological & Biomedical Sciences56
Education44
Psychology42
Visual & Performing Arts20
Computer & Information Sciences14
Natural Resources & Conservation8
English Language & Literature8

Financial Aid at Carroll University

About Carroll University

Official website: https://www.carrollu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.carrollu.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Carroll University

What is the acceptance rate at Carroll University?

Carroll University reported a 58% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,972. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Carroll University?

The historical 58% acceptance rate suggests Carroll University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Carroll University?

The imported historical records for Carroll University include an SAT reference value of 1190 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Carroll University?

The stored historical average net price at Carroll University is $15,193 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,766 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Carroll University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Carroll University is 70%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Carroll University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Carroll University?

Carroll University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Carroll University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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