Applying to Carroll

Acceptance RateSAT Median
72.14% 1,180
Carroll University's acceptance rate is 72.14% for 2023 admission. A total of 4,728 students applied and 3,411 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Carroll.
Carroll's acceptance rate is the 7th lowest among 38 Wisconsin colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,180 and the ACT score is 25 at Carroll. Carroll's SAT score ranks 5th out of 11 Wisconsin colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Carroll, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Carroll University is 72.14% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.76%. 2,180 men and 2,548 women applied to Carroll and 1,441 men and 1,970 women students were accepted.
Among them, 249 men and 425 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Carroll.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Carroll
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,7282,1802,54800
Admitted3,4111,4411,97000
Enrolled67424942500
Acceptance Rate 72.14%66.10%77.32%--
Yield 19.76%17.28%21.57%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Carroll University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 40 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 150 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Carroll.
The median SAT score is 1,180 with 580 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Carroll. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Carroll University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Carroll
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total106011801340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520580670
SAT Math540600670
ACT Composite222528
ACT Math202427
ACT English222429
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Carroll University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 674 first-year students enrolled in Carroll. The proportion of full-time students is 99.11% and part-time students is 0.89%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.94% and women students is 63.06%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Carroll.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Carroll
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total67424942500
Full-time66824842000
Part-time61500
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Carroll. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carroll University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Carroll Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Carroll.
Admission Information for Applying to Carroll
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.carrollu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.carrollu.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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