Carroll College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Carroll College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,170 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1909 and is one of the 2 schools located in Helena, Montana.

Carroll College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Carroll College.

Majors
Offered
54
Carroll College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Biology, Medical, Education, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Carroll College is fair at 78% (well above Montana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Carroll College is average - 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carroll College is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, $37,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Carroll College beyond tuition are approximately $1,200; which makes it a total of $39,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Carroll College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
According to government data, 1,519 applications were submitted and 1,186 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Carroll College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Carroll College offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carroll College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Carroll College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,100 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $5,300 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Carroll College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Carroll College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carroll College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Carroll College
1601 N Benton Ave
Helena, Montana
59625-0002, USA
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