Carroll College Admission Requirements

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Carroll College Admission Overview

Carroll College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Carroll College admitted 70.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (A-) and SAT 1050-1300 / ACT 21-27. Carroll College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Carroll College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Carroll College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.9%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Carroll College acceptance rate is 70.9%. Last year, 1,315 of 1,854 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Montana.

Admission Selectivity

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

Carroll College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Carroll College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Carroll College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.64

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Carroll College typically have around a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Carroll College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #1 in Montana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Carroll College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1050-1300

Freshmen who sent SAT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 540
Math 510
Composite 1050

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 640
Composite 1300

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Carroll College typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1300) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Carroll College ranks #1 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1300

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SAT policy

Carroll College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Carroll College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1300+	Above 75th	>82%
1180 to 1300	Avg +	72%-82%
1050 to 1180	Avg -	56%-72%
Below 1050	Below mid-50	<56%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Carroll College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

43%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 21
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Carroll College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Carroll College places #1 among colleges in Montana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Carroll College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Carroll College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>82%
24 to 27	Avg +	71%-82%
21 to 24	Avg -	56%-71%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<56%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Carroll College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,030	811	1,854
Accepted	770	532	1,315
Acceptance Rate	75%	66%	71%
Enrolled	168	116	284
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	22%	22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Carroll College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 28, 2027

Days left to Apply

181

Applicants have 181 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 28, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Carroll College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Carroll College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1050-1300); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025