Overview of Carroll College

Carroll College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts Helena, the capital of Montana. Students at Carroll can choose from 42-degree options and eight pre-professional programs. Nursing and business are the most popular. Academics are backed by a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. The Carroll College Fighting Saints play in the NAIA Frontier Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,330 (1,322 undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male/58% Female
• 90% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $36,280
• Books: $1,250
• Room and Board: $10,036
• Other Expenses: $3,200
• Total Cost: $50,766

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 57%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $22,600
  • Loans: $6,785

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Degree options: Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; and Communication, Journalism

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 69%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Football, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country, Basketball
• Women’s Sports: Track & Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball

Overview of Carroll College Admissions

Carroll College admits over two-thirds of applicants each year, making it mostly accessible. Students must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Carroll College Acceptance Rate: 78%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 540/640
  • SAT Math: 530/630
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 22/28
  • ACT English: 21/27
  • ACT Math: 21/27
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Carroll College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Carroll College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Washington State University, Texas State University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Carroll College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Arizona, University of Oregon, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, University of Texas at Arlington

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Carroll College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Temple University

Applying to Carroll College

Application Deadline: May 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.carroll.edu/admission-aid

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://www.carroll.edu/admission-aid/apply

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.carroll.edu/master-accountancy/criteria-admission

Graduate Application Link(s): https://www.carroll.edu/admission-aid/apply