Carroll College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Carroll College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

78.1%

Admission Difficulty for Carroll College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Carroll College is 78.1%. Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Montana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Carroll College and can you get accepted?

Carroll College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,186 out of the 1,519 who applied were admitted.

Carroll College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Carroll College?

78% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Carroll College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.64 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1140 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Carroll College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.64

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Carroll College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Carroll College are to have around a 3.64 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.64 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Carroll College accepts 78% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Carroll College is 3.64 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Montana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Carroll College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Carroll College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Carroll College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 2% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1080-1200

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Carroll College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	610
Math 25th Percentile	470
Composite 25th Percentile	1080

SAT Scores for Carroll College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	620
Math 75th Percentile	580
Composite 75th Percentile	1200
Average SAT Score	1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Carroll College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Carroll College is 1140 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1200. Students who get into Carroll College score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. Carroll College ranks #4 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1140 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Carroll College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1080, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1020, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Carroll College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1140, you have around a 78% chance of being admitted. A 1200 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 87% chance of getting in.

Carroll College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200 and Above	Good	>87%
1140 to 1200	Avg +	78%-87%
1080 to 1140	Avg -	65%-78%
1020 to 1080	Reach	50%-65%
Less than 1020	Low	<50%

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Carroll College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

13-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Carroll College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	14
Math 25th Percentile	14
Composite 25th Percentile	13

ACT Scores for Carroll College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	31
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Carroll College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Carroll College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 13 and 29. The school ranks #4 in Montana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 13 and score in the score in the top 93 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 5.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Carroll College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Carroll College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Carroll College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 78% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 29 ACT score.

Carroll College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>87%
21 to 29	Avg +	78%-87%
13 to 21	Avg -	65%-78%
5 to 13	Reach	50%-65%
Less than 5	Low	<50%

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High School Class Rank

57% of Carroll College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Carroll College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	31%
Top 25% of class	57%
Top 50% of class	84%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Carroll College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	853	666	1,519
Accepted	680	506	1,186
Acceptance Rate	80%	76%	78%
Enrolled	170	126	296
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	25%	25%	25%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 28, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 65 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 28, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Carroll College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Carroll College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Carroll College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Carroll College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Carroll College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.64 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1140 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.