Carroll University

https://www.carrollu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,040

4.51% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,031

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

66.8%

6,164 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,138

90.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

70.7%

502 Graduates

About

Carroll University is a higher education institution located in Waukesha County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Carroll University were Registered Nursing (104 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (85 degrees), and General Psychology (45 degrees).

In 2024, 890 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carroll University. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (665 degrees), 11.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carroll University is $38,040, which is $14,040 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Carroll University is $38,040, which is $14,040 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,031.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Carroll University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,040

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carroll University was $38,040. The cost of tuition at Carroll University is $14,040 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Carroll University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,031

2024 Value

7.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Carroll University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,031. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Carroll University grew by 7.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,805

Room and Board

$1,324

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carroll University was of $10,805 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,324. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.42% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Carroll University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Carroll University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Carroll University received 6,164 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.22% annual growth. Out of those 6,164 applicants, 4,120 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,138 students enrolled at Carroll University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Carroll University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,120

Accepted Out of 6,164

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carroll University was 66.8% (4,120 admissions from 6,164 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.22%, while admissions grew by 18.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Carroll University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Carroll University had a total enrollment of 3,138 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Carroll University is 2,846 students and the part-time enrollment is 292. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Carroll University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carroll University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.86% Black or African American, 2.9% Two or More Races, 2.64% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0956% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carroll University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.6%), followed by White Male (21%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.6%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carroll University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,138 students. The full-time enrollment at Carroll University is 2,846 and the part-time enrollment is 292. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Carroll University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carroll University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carroll University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Carroll University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carroll University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,164 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
382 enrolled students
Black or African American
121 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carroll University is 69% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.86% Black or African American, 2.9% Two or More Races, 2.64% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0956% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 186 students (5.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 378 more women than men received degrees from Carroll University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carroll University is white (665 degrees awarded). There were 11.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Carroll University is Registered Nursing (104 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (85 degrees) and General Psychology (45 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carroll University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees awarded), Biology (69 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carroll University are Registered nurses (1,624,825 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,388 people), Secondary school teachers (540,939 people), Physicians (531,445 people), and Education administrators (295,365 people).

The most specialized majors at Carroll University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees awarded), Biology (69 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Education (107 degrees), and Health (328 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carroll University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Carroll University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees awarded), Biology (69 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Education (107 degrees), and Health (328 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carroll University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,054,475 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,219,546 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (624,408 people), Outpatient care centers (451,898 people), and Offices of physicians (420,213 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carroll University.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2024)

9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Carroll University was Registered Nursing with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Carroll University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

634

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Carroll University, which is 0.404 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (634).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Carroll University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Carroll University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 0.898 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Carroll University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.29 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Carroll University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
665 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
Asian
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carroll University is white (665 degrees awarded). There were 11.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

8.54% of degree recipients (76 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
584 degrees awarded
White Female
548 degrees awarded
White Female
539 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carroll University is white female (584 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (548 degrees).

Operations

Carroll University has an endowment valued at nearly $93.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.83M (5.14%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Carroll University had a total salary expenditure of 94.3M. Carroll University employs 73 Assistant professors, 55 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Carroll University are Female Assistant professor (49), Female Associate professor (36), and Male Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carroll University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 54 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Endowment

$93.9M

2024 Endowment

8.85%

growth from 2023

Carroll University has an endowment valued at about $93.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Carroll University grew 8.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Carroll University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.1M

2024 Salaries

1.96%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Carroll University paid a median of $39.1M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($94.3M) and a 1.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.18% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.03% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.8M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2024, Carroll University paid a total of $12.8M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carroll University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

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