Carroll University: Review & Facts

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Carroll University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,285 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1846 and is the only institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Carroll University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

At Carroll University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
68
Carroll University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Medical, Education, Nursing, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Carroll University is fair at 75% (close to Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Carroll University is good: 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carroll University is pretty decent: 14:1. Learn more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $35,400 per year. The additional fees at Carroll University not covered by tuition are roughly $900; which makes it a total of $36,300 a year.

Read the details about Carroll University 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
72%
Doable
According to government data, 4,728 applications were submitted and 3,411 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Carroll University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Carroll University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carroll University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Carroll University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Carroll University. 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 University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carroll University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Carroll University
100 N East Ave
Waukesha, Wisconsin
53186, USA
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