Carroll UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Waukesha, WI

$32,850

Avg tuition

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About Carroll University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Presbyterian Church (USA)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Carroll University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,449, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 67 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,850.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

67% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1240

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students Enrolled

10%

Online Student Enrollment

14:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus

Demographics

White

80%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

4%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Black

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

68%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

26%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,738
State Grant Aid $2,955
Institution Grant Aid $18,297
Pell Grant Aid $4,090

Financial Outlook

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.