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Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,456

Acceptance Rate

58%

Graduation Rate

68%

Annual Tuition

$37,230

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Carroll University earn a median of $58,009 ten years after entry — 7% above the national median. Acceptance rate 58.4%, average SAT score 1190, in-state tuition $37,230.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,525

Retention Rate

79%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

61%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,190

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

510–640

SAT Math (middle 50%)

530–630

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

21–27

Institution Overview

Carroll University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,525 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 58.4% and a retention rate of 78.9%. The graduation rate is 68.4%. The median student debt is $27,000, and 61.4% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Carroll University is $37,230. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $49,404. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,456, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $58,009.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$58k

10 YEARS

Top 23% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Carroll University alumni earn a median salary of $49,404. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $54,456, and after ten years, the median salary is $58,009. The median debt for graduates is $27,000. Over 61% of students receive financial aid.

Carroll University has a student body of 2,525 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 58.4%, a graduation rate of 68.4%, and a retention rate of 78.9%. The annual in-state tuition cost is $37,230.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $75,028

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $74,323

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $33,333

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $41,704

Psychology, General

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $37,079

Biology, General

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $43,188

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $113,016

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $50,603

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $45,253

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $57,937

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $61,110

Zoology/Animal Biology

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $25,303

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $62,616

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $46,661

Marketing

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $43,841

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $38,101

Graphic Communications

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $40,825

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Campus Location

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha, WI 53186

Carroll University is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carroll University has an acceptance rate of 58.4%.