Carroll College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Carroll College is a private research university in Helena, Montana, enrolling about 1,092 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 70.93% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,772 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,484
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,960 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 70.93% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,092 98.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 19.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 67.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1200
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,174
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,787
- Room & Board: $11,548 annual estimate
Carroll College: what the data shows
Common questions about Carroll College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carroll College?
Carroll College is located in Helena, MT (ZIP 59625-0002).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Carroll College public or private?
Carroll College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Carroll College cost?
Published tuition: $41,484.
Average net price after aid: $23,960.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,072 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,329 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,139 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,919 |
| $110,001+ | $28,005 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $165,936.
How hard is it to get into Carroll College?
Admission rate: 70.93%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1200 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Carroll College?
Total enrollment: 1,092 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,174 students.
Graduate enrollment: 44 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carroll College?
150%-time completion rate: 69.29%.
First-year retention: 82.0%.
What do graduates of Carroll College earn?
Median earnings: $43,507 six years after entry; $61,772 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,757.
20.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carroll College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (25 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (25 completions)
- Social Work (17 completions)
- Animal-Assisted Therapy (17 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (17 completions)
- Accounting (15 completions)
- Molecular Biochemistry (11 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
- Psychology, General (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carroll College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 70.93%; completion rate 69.29%; median earnings $61,772 at 10 years; net price $23,960. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$41,484
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carroll College was $41,484.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,960
2024 Value
In 2024 Carroll College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,960.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,840 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,960 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$165,936 4-Year Tuition
$11,548 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$53,832 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$215,328 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Carroll College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Carroll College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Carroll College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,914 | $27,914 | $23,583 |
| 2014 | $29,280 | $29,280 | $24,020 |
| 2015 | $30,754 | $30,754 | $23,227 |
| 2016 | $33,192 | $33,192 | $24,702 |
| 2017 | $34,480 | $34,480 | $26,297 |
| 2018 | $35,486 | $35,486 | $25,674 |
| 2019 | $36,280 | $36,280 | $23,726 |
| 2020 | $37,262 | $37,262 | $23,072 |
| 2021 | $38,106 | $38,106 | $23,992 |
| 2022 | $39,028 | $39,028 | $22,470 |
| 2023 | $40,352 | $40,352 | $24,842 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70.93% Acceptance Rate
1,787 Total Applicants
1,298 Students Admitted
273 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.03% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1200
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Carroll College reported total enrollment of about 1,092 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.5%). About 20.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 19.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carroll College in 2024 is 1,092 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,174 students. Graduate enrollment is about 44 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 78.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.51% 100% Completion Time
69.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.51% of students graduating from Carroll College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Carroll College.
Return on Investment
$25,757 Median Student Debt
$61,772 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
544.53% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Carroll College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 38 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 25 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 25 completions
4. Social Work: 17 completions
5. Animal-Assisted Therapy: 17 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 17 completions
7. Accounting: 15 completions
8. Molecular Biochemistry: 11 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Carroll College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carroll College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carroll College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 67.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,620
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,107
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Carroll College is a private non-profit institution located in Helena, MT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 1,092 students. Student body composition includes White (78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (6.5%). The admission rate is 70.93%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1200. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.29%. Approximately 20.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 19.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Helena, MT 59625-0002
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Carroll College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carroll College located?
Carroll College is located in Helena, MT.
What is Carroll College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Carroll College is 70.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,787 applicants and 1,298 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Carroll College cost?
Reported tuition is $41,484 and average net price is $23,960 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,548 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Carroll College?
Carroll College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,174 students, White (78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carroll College?
About 19.7% of students at Carroll College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Carroll College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Carroll College reports midpoint SAT about 1200 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Carroll College earn?
Median earnings are $43,507 six years after entry and $61,772 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carroll College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Carroll College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,757.
Is Carroll College public or private?
Carroll College is a private nonprofit institution located in Helena, MT.
Is Carroll College an HBCU?
No. Carroll College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carroll College a tribal college?
No. Carroll College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Montana college costs
- Montana colleges by ROI
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Montana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.