Carroll University

Estbury, Wisconsin
4-year Private university

Overview

Carroll University is a private institution established in 1846 with suburban setting located at Waukesha. It is ranked 38 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#38 Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Estbury, Wisconsin
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1846
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,771 Undergraduates

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Parks and Recreation
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$50,448
Cost of Attendance
$22,948
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $31,918
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,918
Room and Board Fees $10,970
$44,201 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency :MINIMUM SCORE: Grade Pre-1 or, Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute (WESLI): WESLI Recommendation following successful completion of 700-level courses or, Madison English as a Second Language School (MESLS) :Must receive a B+ or higher in level 302

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Sep
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$31,726 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$24,738 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $50,448
74% Students with need received Financial Aid
44.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000 per year
Eligibility First time freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.8+; ACT 28+; SAT 1300+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Voorhees Scholarship
Total Worth $23,000 per year
Eligibility First time freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.0+; ACT 21+; SAT 1060+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Charles Carroll Scholarship
Total Worth $21,000 per year
Eligibility First time freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.0+; ACT 21+; SAT 1060+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Engineering Scholarship Program
Total Worth $4,000–$20,000 per year
Details Available to students majoring in pre-engineering/applied physics. Requires special application. Renewable .
Theatre Scholarships
Total Worth $1,000–$4,000 per year
Details Available to students majoring or minoring in theatre. Requires special application.

Students

2,771 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
56% Students graduate within 6 years