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Carroll University

#9 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
  • 4 Year
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 1,146 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B
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    Carroll U is an above-average private, Christian university located in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the Milwaukee Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,737 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Carroll U acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Nursing, and Psychology. Graduating 66% of students, Carroll U alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,600.
    About Carroll University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
    Address
    100 N East Ave
    Waukesha, WI 53186
    Website
    carrollu.edu

    Carroll University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    71%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    980-1210
    ACT Range
    21-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,492/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,551/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    78%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.60 responses
    47%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.70 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.70 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      109 Graduates
    • Nursing
      78 Graduates
    • Psychology
      53 Graduates
    • Business
      36 Graduates
    • Biology
      33 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      23 Graduates
    • Graphic Communications
      19 Graduates
    • Communications
      18 Graduates
    • Accounting
      17 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      16 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,737Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    245
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    20%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 46 responses
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    • Focused but able to enjoy themselves
      54%
    • Depends on major
      24%
    • Focused
      15%
    • Stressed
      4%
    • Wanting to have fun, not study
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    86%
    Poll
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.76 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.98 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 47 responses
    Report
    • Small, Almost Everyone Knows Everyone
      51%
    • Not too big, not too small
      23%
    • Small, but big enough not to know everyone
      23%
    • Home away from home
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.38 responses
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    Carroll University Reviews

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    Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin is an excellent school for students serious about obtaining a quality education. The professors are superb and the small class sizes assure attention is paid to each student. The campus is beautiful and full of history. I would not trade the education for anything. The location is great: a one mile walk to downtown Waukesha and a close drive to Milwaukee and Chicago. I would definitely recommend that you check out Carroll University!
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    Carroll university is a smaller school, which is a turnoff for some people, but should really be seen as a perk! I used to think that saying a small school with close faculty contact used to be something that people would say almost as a consolation prize. But now, it is something that I would not trade for the world. Each of your professors are invested in your future and success, and are devoted to helping you learn what you need to learn, and provide you with the resources that you will need to succeed. Not to mention that man times they will be able to help you get connected professionally.
    However, Carroll is very slow about getting renovations done, and often they need to be nagged before a building gets renovated or something gets fixed.
    Overall Carroll University is a good college to attend. They make you feel like they want you to succeed by having many options for getting help, such as writing and math centers, tutors, and SI groups. The professors can either be a hit or miss, but many of them have a reasonable amount of office hours in case you need help or just want to talk. Also, Carroll makes it easy for you to get on the right path for you to graduate on time and find the career you want. They do this by assigning you an academic advisor in which you meet with every semester before registration to make sure you are taking the right classes. They also provide a career information section for you to seek help with resume writing, interviewing, or just learning basic information about the career you are interested in.