At a glance
Average net price
$15,193
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.7%
Admission rate
67%
Undergrad size
2,523
In-state tuition
$38,890
Out-of-state tuition
$38,890
Cost of attendance
$52,639
Median earnings (10y)
$58,009
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,190
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 78.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (29%), trades & services (19%), stem (16%).
- STEM16%
- Health29%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services19%
- Health professions29.4%~741 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation16.8%~423 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business12.3%~309 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education7.6%~192 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~183 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.4%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering1.2%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~26 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences0.9%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 229 | — | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 228 | $62,920 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 147 | $69,728 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 108 | $33,372 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 80 | $39,954 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 77 | $40,923 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 72 | $70,607 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | $36,528 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 58 | $102,050 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 57 | $66,008 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 56 | $22,650 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | $36,362 | $26,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 36 | $33,185 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | $37,363 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 30 | $65,660 | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 28 | $36,463 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 26 | $56,397 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 26 | $38,952 | $26,250 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | $46,020 | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 20 | $27,971 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | $55,293 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 19 | $33,383 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Carroll University
Carroll University is a mid-sized institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,523 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Parks & recreation, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Carroll University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,193 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,890 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $52,639 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.7%, a strong completion outcome. 78.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,009 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Carroll University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Parks & recreation, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (29% of credentials), trades & services (19% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Carroll University accepts 67% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,190. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Waukesha, Wisconsin (city), Carroll University draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Carroll University
Q.How much does Carroll University cost?
The average net price at Carroll University is $15,193 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $52,639.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Carroll University?
Carroll University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Carroll University?
Carroll University admits 67% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Carroll University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Carroll University graduate earns $58,009 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Carroll University?
Published tuition is $38,890 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Carroll University located?
Carroll University is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin (ZIP 53186).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Carroll University at their official website.