Carroll University - Niche
Skip to Main Content
Carroll University
  • 4 Year
  • WAUKESHA, WI

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

editorial

Carroll U is a private, Presbyterian university located in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the Milwaukee Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,604 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Carroll U acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Nursing, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Psychology. Graduating 67% of students, Carroll U alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,600.

About

100 N EAST AVE
WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Work Here? Claim Your College
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Carroll University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Carroll U Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1060-1340
ACT Range
22-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
Application Website

Will You Get In?

Find Student Loans

Find Student Loans

Cost

Net Price
$25,485 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$23,933 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 67 responses
49%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 86 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 86 responses

Claim Your college Today!

Do You Work at Carroll University? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    21%
  • On Campus
    79%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,604 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
167
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 62 responses
  • Focused but able to enjoy themselves
    53%
  • Depends on major
    23%
  • Focused
    11%
  • Stressed
    8%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Wanting to have fun, not study
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 92 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 114 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 63 responses
  • Small, Almost Everyone Knows Everyone
    43%
  • Small, but big enough not to know everyone
    29%
  • Not too big, not too small
    22%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Underperforming
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
67%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 41 responses

Similar Colleges

Colleges like Carroll University

Carroll University Reviews

Rating 3.54 out of 5  1,270 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5  
Rating 5 out of 5  
Rating 4 out of 5  

Add to List