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Carroll College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,015
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 84%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Helena, Montana, Carroll College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Carroll College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carroll College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Carroll College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Carroll College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,106

Cost of attendance at Carroll College in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $5,724
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,106

Cost of attendance at Carroll College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $16,788
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Carroll College received on average $27,351 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,351
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 16% $4,500 $193,507
Other Federal Grant 124 46% $2,916 $361,537
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 268 100% $26,002 $6,968,470
Total Grant & Scholarships 268 100% $27,351 $7,330,007

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carroll College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carroll College students is 67.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.8%.

67.4%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 75.0% 3 students
  • white 69.4% 220 students
  • unknown 64.7% 11 students
  • hispanic 52.6% 10 students
  • International Students 50.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 56.2% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Frontier Conference
  • Basketball Frontier Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Frontier Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Carroll College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carroll College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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