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Carroll University

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · City · 2,523 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher education, Carroll University is best known for its premier health science programs, featuring highly sought-after direct-admission pathways in nursing, physical therapy, and exercise science. The university complements these healthcare strengths with robust offerings in business, education, and the natural sciences, all tied together by the distinctive "Pioneer Core" general education curriculum that mandates immersive cross-cultural experiences. On its historic campus in suburban Waukesha, students thrive in a close-knit, supportive community that offers a personalized college experience alongside easy access to clinical placements and internships in nearby Milwaukee.


Wikipedia:Carroll University is a private university in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1846 as Wisconsin's first four-year institution of higher learning. The university is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Location
Waukesha, WI, 53186 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
17 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$52,639
Avg net price
$15,193
Room & board
$14,280
Tuition
$38,890
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,718
$30–48k
$16,875
$48–75k
$14,134
$75–110k
$15,730
$110k+
$14,891
Admissions
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1190
Reading 510640
Math 530630
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 2127
English 2027
Math 2026
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Carroll University 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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Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
4-yr on-time completion
60%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
67%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,456
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,009
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$27,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,750
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$79,870
Independent students
8%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
14%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,456
10 years after entry
$58,009
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing128
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness118
Psychology, General64
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40
Zoology/Animal Biology34
Health and Medical Administrative Services29
Biology, General26
Communication and Media Studies21
Graphic Communications18
Marketing18
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General16
Accounting and Related Services14
Finance and Financial Management Services14
Education, Other13
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Institutional
Endowment
$94M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
38%
Avg faculty salary
$8,605/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,831
Federal loan rate
59%

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