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Carroll University

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · City · 2,523 students
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$15,193
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$58,009
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
67%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher education, Carroll University is best known for its premier health science programs, featuring highly sought-after direct-admission pathways in nursing, physical therapy, and exercise science. The university complements these healthcare strengths with robust offerings in business, education, and the natural sciences, all tied together by the distinctive "Pioneer Core" general education curriculum that mandates immersive cross-cultural experiences. On its historic campus in suburban Waukesha, students thrive in a close-knit, supportive community that offers a personalized college experience alongside easy access to clinical placements and internships in nearby Milwaukee.

Wikipedia:Carroll University is a private university in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1846 as Wisconsin's first four-year institution of higher learning. The university is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Location
Waukesha, WI, 53186 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
17 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,890
Housing & food (on campus)$14,280
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$52,639
Average net price$15,193
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,890
Housing & food (on campus)$14,280
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$52,639
Average net price$15,193
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,718
$30–48k
$16,875
$48–75k
$14,134
$75–110k
$15,730
$110k+
$14,891
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
60%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
67% graduated · 25% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$54,456
10 yrs after entry$58,009
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27.5k
90th percentile$34,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1190
R 510–640 · M 530–630
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 21–27 · E 20–27 · M 20–26
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1270
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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$79,870
Independent
8%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
14%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$54,456
After 10 yrs
$58,009
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing128
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness118
Psychology, General64
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40
Zoology/Animal Biology34
Health and Medical Administrative Services29
Biology, General26
Communication and Media Studies21
Graphic Communications18
Marketing18
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General16
Accounting and Related Services14
Finance and Financial Management Services14
Education, Other13
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$94M
Full-time faculty
38%
Faculty salary
$8,605/mo
Teaching spend
$9,831
per student
Federal loans
59%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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