Carroll College
About
Carroll College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution in Helena, Montana, renowned for its strong STEM foundation and outstanding healthcare outcomes, particularly in nursing and pre-medicine. Academically, the college stands out for its pioneering Anthrozoology major—where undergraduates train foster and service animals—alongside robust offerings in civil engineering, biology, and the humanities. Campus culture is close-knit and service-minded, anchored by a strong sense of community and a stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop that provides students with immediate access to outdoor recreation, skiing, and field research.
Wikipedia:Carroll College is a private Catholic college in Helena, Montana, United States. The college has 21 buildings on a 63-acre campus, has over 35 academic majors, participates in 15 NAIA athletic sports, and is home to All Saints Chapel. The college motto, in Latin, is Non scholae, sed vitae. The college translates this into English as "Not for school, but for life." Carroll's colors are purple and gold and the school's athletics teams are known as the Fighting Saints.
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Carroll College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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