Carroll College

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Helena, MT
2.0 1 review

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,156

Location Helena, Montana
Website carroll.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#458

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Carroll College, a private Catholic liberal arts institution founded in 1909, occupies a hilltop campus in Helena, Montana's capital city. The 63-acre campus, characterized by its stone buildings and Gothic architectural elements, sits against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains with proximity to outdoor recreational areas. As the oldest Catholic college in Montana, Carroll maintains its historical focus on pre-professional programs, particularly in health sciences, with its pre-medical and nursing programs consistently drawing students from across the Northwest region. The college features traditional residence halls where most students live on campus for their first two years, and its athletic program competes in the Frontier Conference of the NAIA, with the Fighting Saints participating in 15 varsity sports. Academic offerings center on liberal arts and sciences, with notably strong programs in anthrozoology, civil engineering, and biology.

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Ratings

Carroll College is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Carroll College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 3.64

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Applications Due Feb 28, 2027
Enrollment Rate 21.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,484

Costs for Carroll College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,484
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$1,352
Room and Board		$11,548
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,372
Total One Year Cost		$58,556

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Carroll College are Business, Health Professions, and Biology. 15% of students major in Business, 14% in Health Professions, and 11% in Biology.