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Carroll University

#38 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)

4 year • Waukesha, WI

4 year • Waukesha, WI
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Overview

Carroll University is a private institution that was founded in 1846. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,771 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 137 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Carroll University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #38. Its tuition and fees are $37,230.


Carroll University is a private school located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin in the city of Waukesha, about 20 miles west of Milwaukee. Undergraduates at Carroll University can choose from more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs, with exercise, nursing, and business being the most popular majors. Graduate students can pursue master’s degrees in physical therapy, education, software engineering, business administration, and physician assistant studies.


Carroll students can get involved in more than 50 campus clubs and pledge with about six Greek-letter organizations. Students who want to help the community can explore the Volunteer Center, and those interested in backpacking, kayaking, and camping can check out the Carroll Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program. Student athletes can get involved at the intramural level or play for the Carroll University Pioneers varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III Midwest Conference. Notable Carroll University alumni include the late Donald Goerke, who graduated with a mathematics degree and went on to invent the SpaghettiOs pasta brand.

Carroll University is a private institution that was founded in 1846. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,771 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 137 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Carroll University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #38. Its tuition and fees are $37,230.


Carroll University is a private school located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin in the city of Waukesha, about 20 miles west of Milwaukee. Undergraduates at Carroll University can choose from more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs, with exercise, nursing, and business being the most popular majors. Graduate students can pursue master’s degrees in physical therapy, education, software engineering, business administration, and physician assistant studies.


Carroll students can get involved in more than 50 campus clubs and pledge with about six Greek-letter organizations. Students who want to help the community can explore the Volunteer Center, and those interested in backpacking, kayaking, and camping can check out the Carroll Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program. Student athletes can get involved at the intramural level or play for the Carroll University Pioneers varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III Midwest Conference. Notable Carroll University alumni include the late Donald Goerke, who graduated with a mathematics degree and went on to invent the SpaghettiOs pasta brand.

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At-a-Glance

Setting

Suburban

Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,771

Acceptance Rate

72%

100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI, 53186

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Admissions

Rolling

Application Deadline

72%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

1060-1340

ACT Range*

22-28

High School GPA*

3.5

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

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Cost

Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Room & Board

$10,970(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$31,726

$23,592

Annual Cost*

$23,592

Annual Cost*

Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Room & Board

$10,970(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$31,726

*Average cost after aid

Academics

56%

4-Year Graduation Rate

14:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

57%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

Popular Majors

MAJOR

% OF GRADUATES

ALUMNI STARTING SALARY

Health Professions and Related Programs

26%

N/A

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

19%

N/A

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11%

N/A

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

11%

N/A

Education

8%

N/A

Health Professions and Related Programs
26% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
19% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
11% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
11% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Education
8% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

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Students

2,771

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

520

Total Enrollment

3,291

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

2,581

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male33%
Female67%

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Minority Enrollment

19%

Minority Enrollment

75%

White

11%

Hispanic

3%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

Black

2%

International

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Campus Life

Housing and Dorms

Types of campus housing available:

  • coed dorms
  • apartment for single students
  • Student Activities

    49+

    Sports Teams

    2

    Fraternities

    4

    Sororities

    After College

    Graduation Rate

    56%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    74%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $37,548

    $44,201

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $44,201

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    56%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    74%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $37,548

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