Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Online | carrollu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Carroll University, located in the suburban city of Waukesha approximately 20 miles west of Milwaukee, is Wisconsin's first four-year institution of higher learning, established in 1846. The 50-acre campus combines historic limestone buildings with modern academic facilities in a residential setting. As a private comprehensive university, Carroll maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across four academic schools, with particular strengths in health sciences, business, and education. The university requires all first-year students to live on campus in one of six residence halls, fostering a residential college experience, and operates as an NCAA Division III institution competing in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Carroll University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Carroll University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#530 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#369 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
#492 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1260 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 |
| Other Fees | $830 |
| Room and Board | $13,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,870 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,764 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238458 IPEDS survey data for Carroll University.
Current students may use the Carroll University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025