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Carroll College

#1 in Best Value Colleges in Montana
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Helena, MT
  • 468 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    A
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Carroll is an above-average private, Catholic college located in Helena, Montana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,324 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Carroll acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Biology. Graduating 66% of students, Carroll alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,700.
About Carroll College...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division I
Athletic Conference
Frontier Conference
Address
1601 N Benton Ave
Helena, MT 59625
Website
carroll.edu
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Carroll College Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
990-1220
ACT Range
22-28
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$25,449/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $22,113/ year
  • $30-48k
    $20,902/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,529/ year
  • $76-110k
    $25,351/ year
  • $110k+
    $27,695/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.29 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.30 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.30 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    41 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    36 Graduates
  • Biology
    33 Graduates
  • Business
    20 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    20 Graduates
  • Psychology
    16 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    11 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    11 Graduates
  • Public Health Education
    11 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    10 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,324Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 25 responses
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  • Smart
    48%
  • Friendly
    28%
  • Accepting
    20%
  • Smart, friendly, and accepting
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life.35 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.49 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 25 responses
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  • Great education, but expensive
    56%
  • An atmosphere that makes me feel at home.
    16%
  • Good
    16%
  • All in, mind, body and spirit.
    8%
  • Great education, amazing people
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.19 responses
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I am currently a freshman at Carroll College in Helena, MT. I'm so glad I chose to come to Carroll. It's small, family friendly, and feels like its own little community. I was choosing between another school and this one, and I couldn't be happier for deciding on Carroll! My intended major is Nursing with the intentions of going into Pediatrics/Neonatal and working at St. Jude one day. This school is well-known for its success in the medical programs that it offers. Once again, I couldn't be happier with my decision to attend Carroll and hope others think the same.
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Carroll College was an absolutely amazing experience. Every school promises that you join a family, but that is especially true at Carroll. The professors go out of their way to meet you and often invite you over for games and dinner and what not. I've read some of the negative reviews and don't be mislead. Most are based on a single instance and they fail to look beyond it. Is Carroll 100% perfect? No. But I'd be hard pressed to find another school that is. It all depends on how invested you are. If you come to Carroll open and ready for a fun experience, you'll love it!
This small liberal arts school is the perfect place to receive a high quality education. Carroll College is tucked away in the beautiful capital city of Montana. The Big Sky country allows for students to receive a prestigious education at the same time providing students with the chance to explore some of the most beautiful countryside in the nation. Just a couple hours away from Glacier National Park, this quaint little school provides students with the opportunity to learn during the week and then take off for great weekend adventures. Carroll College is not like many other schools. Carroll values the community aspect of the college. The small student population allows for strong student-professor relationships along with great connections to the world beyond Carroll.