More selective than 67% of Montana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Carroll College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Carroll College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Carroll College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 660 |
| SAT math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1050 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Carroll College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 540–660 | 510–640 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 540–660 | 540–670 | 24–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Carroll College compared with other Montana colleges?
Carroll College has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Montana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Providence | 50% | 28% | $17,649 |
| 2 | Rocky Mountain College | 70% | 48% | $19,751 |
| 3 | Carroll College | 71% | 69% | $23,960 |
| 4 | Montana State University | 82% | 57% | $22,499 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University | 91% | 58% | $16,481 |
| 6 | The University of Montana | 96% | 48% | $16,784 |
| 7 | The University of Montana-Western | 100% | 51% | $16,558 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Montana colleges →
Who enrolls at Carroll College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Carroll College admissions questions
What is the Carroll College acceptance rate?
Carroll College accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,298 of 1,787 applicants were admitted.
Does Carroll College require the SAT or ACT?
Carroll College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Carroll College?
The middle 50% of Carroll College enrolled first-year students scored 1050–1300 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Carroll College?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (273 of 1,298).
Is Carroll College getting harder to get into?
Carroll College accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Carroll College overview