Carroll University Admission Requirements

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Carroll University Admission Overview

Carroll University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Carroll University admitted 66.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1040-1270 / ACT 21-27. Carroll University 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 University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

66.8%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Carroll University

Acceptance Rate

The Carroll University acceptance rate is 66.8%. Last year, 4,120 of 6,164 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

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

Carroll University 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.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Carroll University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.39*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39*

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Average GPA

Carroll University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.39 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Carroll University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.39 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Carroll University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for Carroll University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1270
SAT 75th percentile scores for Carroll University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Carroll University typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Carroll University ranks #8 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Carroll University 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 1160 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 University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1270+ Above 75th >79%
1160 to 1270 Avg + 68%-79%
1040 to 1160 Avg - 52%-68%
Below 1040 Below mid-50 <52%

What do these figures mean?

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

Carroll University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

26%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 20
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Carroll University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 26
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Carroll University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Carroll University 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 University places #7 among colleges in Wisconsin 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 University 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 University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >79%
24 to 27 Avg + 67%-79%
21 to 24 Avg - 52%-67%
Below 21 Below mid-50 <52%

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 University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,676 2,407 6,164
Accepted 2,548 1,527 4,120
Acceptance Rate 69% 63% 67%
Enrolled 488 228 722
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 15% 18%

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

Application Requirements

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

Carroll University 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Carroll University 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 University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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

Admission summary

Carroll University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 66.8% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238458.

GPA calculator: Carroll University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026