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Carroll University
  • 4 Year
  • WAUKESHA, WI
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Carroll University
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WAUKESHA, WI
  • 1,250 reviews
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    Carroll University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    77%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,977 / year
    Poll
    55%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 230 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 94 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,360 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 102 responses
    • Au Bon Pain (ABP)
      42%
    • MDR
      27%
    • The Pioneer Indoor Terrace
      15%
    • I like to go downtown to eat.
      8%
    • Bring your own lunch
      5%
    • I would rather eat anywhere other than on campus
      3%
    63%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 64 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 47 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      28%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      62%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      11%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    83%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 63 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 45 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      44%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      47%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 56 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      38%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      50%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      4%
    • Not very visible.
      7%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 109 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      30%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      64%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      5%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 45 responses
    • Bingo
      33%
    • CU@Nite events
      31%
    • WCCX Glow Dance
      13%
    • Exercise Classes
      4%
    • Floor Events
      4%
    • InterVarsity LockIn
      4%
    • Volunteer Opportunities
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 74 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      12%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      41%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      26%
    • Parties? What parties?
      20%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 53 responses
    • Spring Fling, I'm assuming
      51%
    • Homecoming
      23%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Party? Where?
      9%
    • Graduation
      2%
    • Halloween
      2%
    • We don't party
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 87 responses
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