Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,799
Graduate Enrollment: 513
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 70.5%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.5%
Black: 2.3%
Hispanic: 10.1%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Black: 2.3%
Hispanic: 10.1%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,321
In-State tuition: $35,140Out-of-State tuition: $35,140
Estimated books and supplies: $1,144 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,690 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,544 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,138 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,544 (2022)
Average Family Income: $91,079 (2017)
Median Family Income: $79,870 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 22.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,805 |
| $30k-48k | $18,890 |
| $48k-75k | $21,839 |
| $75k-110k | $24,476 |
| $110k+ | $26,388 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,416 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 77.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 59.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 65.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $44,201 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,457 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $27,000 | $286 | $23,723 ($1,977) | $42,745 ($3,562) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | $45,379 ($3,782) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,572 ($3,381) | $46,659 ($3,888) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 13 | $56,510 ($4,709) | |||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 28 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 30 | $56,933 ($4,744) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | $42,610 ($3,551) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $42,546 ($3,546) | $44,620 ($3,718) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | $61,411 ($5,118) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 8 | $31,443 ($2,620) | $31,549 ($2,629) | ||
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 33 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,465 ($3,205) | $56,294 ($4,691) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $23,710 ($1,976) | |
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 9 | $49,663 ($4,139) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 108 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,809 ($2,734) | $60,982 ($5,082) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 57 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,536 ($2,878) | $48,351 ($4,029) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 8 | $77,697 ($6,475) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 37 | $26,500 | $281 | $40,147 ($3,346) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,010 ($2,918) | $44,313 ($3,693) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 20 | $1,037 | $106,913 ($8,909) | $111,465 ($9,289) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 54 | $583 | $63,125 ($5,260) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 76 | $466 | $71,815 ($5,985) | $76,070 ($6,339) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 91 | $27,000 | $286 | $67,736 ($5,645) | $67,195 ($5,600) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $27,000 | $286 | $41,501 ($3,458) | $56,703 ($4,725) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $80,954 ($6,746) | $91,705 ($7,642) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $27,000 | $270 | $59,027 ($4,919) | $68,175 ($5,681) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 17 | $48,300 ($4,025) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 10 | $46,480 ($3,873) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 25 | $26,250 | $271 | $40,683 ($3,390) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $73,242Full time faculty: 40%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $73,553,801 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $94,723,057 (2022)