Carroll University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Waukesha, WI
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#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,138

Location Waukesha, Wisconsin
Website carrollu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Carroll University is rated within the top 50% 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

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1270
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27

Acceptance Rate

66.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,890

Costs for Carroll University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,890
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$850
Room and Board		$14,280
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,002
Total One Year Cost		$59,022

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Carroll University are Business, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and Education. 17% of students major in Business, 12% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, and 12% in Education.