Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin · Private nonprofit, 4-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's229$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's228$62,920$27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First professional147$69,728
Psychology, General.Bachelor's108$33,372$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's80$39,954$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's77$40,923$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's72$70,607
Biology, General.Bachelor's64$36,528$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's58$102,050
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's57$66,008
Zoology/Animal Biology.Bachelor's56$22,650$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's53$36,362$26,500
Special Education and Teaching.Master's50
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's36$33,185$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's35
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's32$37,363
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelor's30$65,660
Graphic Communications.Bachelor's28$36,463$27,000
Computer Science.Bachelor's26$56,397
Curriculum and Instruction.Master's26
Marketing.Bachelor's26$38,952$26,250
Sociology.Bachelor's23
Public Health.Bachelor's22
Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's22$46,020
Education, Other.Bachelor's20$27,971
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's20
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's20$55,293$27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's19
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Master's19$33,383
Chemistry.Bachelor's16
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's15
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's15
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's15
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's14
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Bachelor's10
History.Bachelor's10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's9
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's8
Engineering Physics.Bachelor's7

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.