School Overview
Carroll College is a private liberal arts college located in Helena, Montana that is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The college has been recognized both regionally and nationally for its exceptional academic programs. The college’s athletic teams are the Saints, locally referred to as the “Fighting Saints”. The college also has a well-known debate team called the “Talking Saints”.
With a ratio of 3:2, Carroll College’s student population is predominantly female and is mostly composed of Montana residents – just over two-thirds of students are from Montana. While the school accepts students with any religious affiliation about 60% of students are Catholic. The average GPA and ACT for entering freshman is 3.46 and 25 respectively. Average per student tuition and fees for the most recent academic year were $25,918. The total estimated cost of attendance, including room and board, is about $34,000.
General Information
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Admission Office 1601 North Benton Avenue Helena, MT 59625 (406) 447-4384 (800) 992-3648 Fax: (406) 447-4533 [email protected] Contact: Cynthia Thornquist Director of Admissions and Enrollment |
Main Address 1601 North Benton Avenue Helena, MT 59625 (406) 447-4300 www.carroll.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,409 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 345 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,311 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 76% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General A,B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A,B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A,B Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B English Language & Literature English Composition A,B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Community Health Services B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Philosophy & Religion Ethics B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences International Relations B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Carroll College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (406) 447-4300 |
| Website: | www.carroll.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://admission.carroll.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59625-0002 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,231 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 71% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,049 (85% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $36,280 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,280 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,432 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Carroll College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Carroll College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Education | 12 | ||||
| Engineering | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 3 | 54 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Carroll College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $36,280 |
| Out-of-state | $36,280 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,275 |
| Out-of-state | $12,275 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 254 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 253 | 100% | $24,432 |
| Student loan aid | 140 | 55% | $7,391 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,215 | 92% | $23,764 |
| Federal student loans | 669 | 50% | $6,574 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Carroll College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Carroll College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,650 | 1,010 | 1,640 | Percent admitted | 100% | 67% | 70% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 11% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Carroll College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,231 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,216 |
| Graduate enrollment | 15 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Carroll College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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