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How to Get Into Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Carroll University Admissions Statistics

67%
Acceptance Rate
510-640
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
530-630
SAT Math (mid 50%)
21-27
ACT (mid 50%)
2,523
Undergrads
71%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Carroll University

The bar here is clear

Carroll University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1040-1270 combined SAT or 21-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Carroll University fits.

Carroll University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Carroll University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $52,639
Tuition & fees $38,890
Room & board (on campus) $14,280
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $15,193

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $15,718
$30-48k $16,875
$48-75k $14,134
$75-110k $15,730
$110k+ $14,891
23%
Students receiving Pell Grants
59%
Students taking federal loans
78%
Freshman retention rate
14:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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