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About Carroll University

health sciences focussmall class sizesmasters level programstest optional admissionsprivate liberal arts

Carroll University is a private university in Waukesha, WI, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 72%, Carroll University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 674 students each year. Carroll University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1220–1330, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Carroll University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,652 per year; the sticker price of $50,518 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Carroll University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

72%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1275
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 3.25 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1220 – 1330 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Carroll University

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Essay Strategy
Carroll University values its Pioneer spirit and close-knit community, so use your essays to show how you will contribute to campus life in Waukesha specifically, whether through a club, a research opportunity, or a program like their physical therapy or physician assistant track.
Test Score Strategy
Carroll is test optional, so if your score falls below the middle range of admitted students, leave the test score field blank and let your GPA and coursework speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Carroll University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$15.7k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$16.9k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$14.1k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$15.7k
110k+~$51k/yr$14.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$54k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,742
Undergrad Enrollment
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