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About Carroll University

health sciences focussmall class sizesmasters level programstest optional admissionsprivate liberal arts

Carroll University is a private university in Waukesha, WI, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 72%, Carroll is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 674 students each year. Carroll is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1220–1330, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Carroll offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,652 per year; the sticker price of $50,518 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Carroll University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

72%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1275
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 3.25 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1220 – 1330 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Carroll University

Essay Strategy
Carroll University values its Pioneer spirit and close-knit community, so use your essays to show how you will contribute to campus life in Waukesha specifically, whether through a club, a research opportunity, or a program like their physical therapy or physician assistant track.
Demonstrated Interest
While Carroll does not weigh demonstrated interest heavily in admissions decisions, visiting campus in Waukesha or attending a Pioneer Preview Day gives you concrete details about specific professors, residence halls, and student organizations that you can reference authentically in your application essays.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Carroll University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$15.7k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$16.9k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$14.1k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$15.7k
110k+~$51k/yr$14.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$54k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,742
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

70%White
14%Hispanic
4%Black / African American
4%International
3%Two or More Races
3%Unknown / Unreported
3%Asian
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender33% Men · 67% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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