Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

71% of 3,005 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

February 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.60

SAT Math

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

ACT Composite

22-28 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$49,916

Tuition and Fees

$35,486

Room and Board

$9,980

Average Percent of Need Met

83%

Average Freshman Award

$26,459

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$30,640

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

91

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 36% of classes
20-29 students: 25% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes

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Campus Life

Helena Population

29,596

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

57% of all students

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Fighting Saints

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian
0.7% Black/African-American
4.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.0% White
6.7% Unknown

International Students

1.4% from 14 countries

First-Year Students Returning

79.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

46.7%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		2
Foreign Language
Social Studies		2
History		2
Academic Electives		2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	June 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Required for some
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1601 North Benton Avenue

City, State, Zip

Helena, MT 59625-0002

Phone

(406) 447-4384

Fax

(406) 447-4533

E-mail

admission@carroll.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

February 1

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

November 1

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

71% of 3,005 applicants were admitted

Women

71% of 1,831 applicants were admitted

Men

71% of 1,174 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

326 (15%) of 2,148 admitted students enrolled

Women

196 (15%) of 1,309 admitted students enrolled

Men

130 (15%) of 839 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.60

3.75 and Above

38%

3.50 - 3.74

26%

3.25 - 3.49

15%

3.00 - 3.24

12%

2.50 - 2.99

9%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22-28 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

11%

Score of 24 - 29

52%

Score of 18 - 23

34%

Score of 12 - 17

3%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 29%
Top quarter: 62%
Top half: 87%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$49,916

Tuition and Fees

$35,486

Room and Board

$9,980

Books and Supplies

$1,250

Other Expenses

$3,200

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

Not reported

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002526	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

283 (83.7%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

238 (84.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

238 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

65 (27.3%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

83%

Average Award

$26,459

Need-Based Gift

Received by 234 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,936

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 203 (85.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,696

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 51 (21.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

92 (27.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,750

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

997 (75.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

875 (87.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

875 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

222 (25.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

78%

Average Award

$24,914

Need-Based Gift

Received by 862 (98.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,725

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 760 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,426

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 171 (19.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

414 (31.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,162

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

68%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$30,640

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

Private loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Debating, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Religious Involvement

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, International Students, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Veterans

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

91

Part-Time Faculty

72

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

Not reported

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 36% of classes
20-29 students: 25% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 47% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

307,072

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Not available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,352

Women

804 (59.5%)

Men

548 (40.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,287

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian
0.7% Black/African-American
4.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.0% White
6.7% Unknown

International Students.

1.4% from 14 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

79.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

46.7%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

62.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

66.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Engineering 2%
Law 2%
Arts and Sciences 4%
Medicine 3%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 2%
Other 6%