Carroll College

Overview

Enrollment

1,168

Best Colleges Rank

#447

Carroll College overview
Location	Helena, Montana
Online	carroll.edu
School Type	Private 4 Year
Setting	Remote Town
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic

Carroll College overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Level of Study	Undergrad

Carroll College is a private Catholic liberal arts college located in Helena, Montana, approximately 85 miles from the state capital, offering a picturesque campus setting with views of the surrounding mountains. Founded in 1909 by John Patrick Carroll, the college has a heritage that emphasizes academic rigor and character formation. Its academic profile includes a range of undergraduate programs, with strong emphases in health sciences, business, engineering, and education, which attract a significant portion of the student body. Carroll College maintains a holistic admissions process and is considered moderately selective. The campus is characterized by its Gothic architecture, and on-campus living is central to the student experience, with a variety of housing options available. Carroll's academic environment is augmented by small class sizes, fostering focused faculty-student interaction. While the college is not widely recognized for athletics, it participates in the NAIA, with the Carroll College Fighting Saints competing in various sports.

In the most recent statistical year 1,519 prospective students applied, and 1,186 were granted admission. Of those admitted 296 enrolled in the school. 1,139 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 29 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $37,828 plus fees of $1,200. Carroll College is ranked 447 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Carroll College is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated