Carroll College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Helena, MT that costs an average of $26,295 a year after financial aid, admits 71% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,295
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$66,371

Private nonprofitSmall city1,092 undergraduates

Cost of Carroll College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$56,907
Tuition and fees, in-state$43,070
Housing and food (on campus)$12,060
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$26,295

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,430
$30,001–48,000$17,844
$48,001–75,000$23,047
$75,001–110,000$26,634
$110,001+$29,538

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Carroll College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate71%
Average SAT1,200
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)510–640
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–27
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$54,426
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$66,371
Rank in Montana (earnings)1st of 9 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants13%
Students with federal loans38%

Majors and programs at Carroll College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (43)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing98$81,315$25,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions36$38,833$22,250
Biology51$27,270$19,500
Accounting and Related Services20——
Applied Mathematics4——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology24——
Business Administration, Management and Operations44——
Chemistry4——
Civil Engineering20——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Communication and Media Studies8——
Computer Science11——
Computer Systems Analysis4——
Education, Other———
Engineering Mechanics———
Engineering Science———
English Language and Literature———
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering———
Finance and Financial Management Services9——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences55—$23,916
History9——
International Relations and National Security Studies6——
Literature6——
Mathematics4——
Mathematics and Statistics, Other6——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other14——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research14——
Philosophy6——
Physics———
Political Science and Government14——
Psychology27——
Public Health21——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics10——
Sociology14——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———
Visual and Performing Arts7——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Finance and Financial Management Services———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services12——
Social Work37—$28,500

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
The University of Montana-WesternDillon$19,481100%$47,501
Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings$21,67970%$54,124
Montana Technological UniversityButte$17,20591%$59,491
Montana State University-NorthernHavre$14,686—$52,907
University of ProvidenceGreat Falls$21,49250%$51,419
Montana State University BillingsBillings$15,630—$48,199
The University of MontanaMissoula$21,30296%$48,823
Montana State UniversityBozeman$23,10682%$59,536

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About Carroll College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationHelena, MT
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,092
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitecarroll.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Carroll College's acceptance rate?

Carroll College admits 71% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,200 on the SAT.

How much does Carroll College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $56,907 a year (tuition and fees: $43,070). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,295 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,430.

How much do Carroll College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $66,371 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 9 similar colleges in Montana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($81,315 a year after graduation).

What is Carroll College's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.