More selective than 83% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Carroll University 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 University 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 University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 640 |
| SAT math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Carroll University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 67% | 510–640 | 530–630 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 530–610 | 520–650 | 22–28 | 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 University compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
Carroll University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | 61% | 67% | $26,541 |
| 4 | Mount Mary University | 62% | 43% | $20,144 |
| 5 | Beloit College | 63% | 71% | $21,526 |
| 6 | Lawrence University | 64% | 77% | $23,401 |
| 7 | Carroll University | 67% | 71% | $15,193 |
| 8 | Maranatha Baptist University | 72% | 64% | $26,005 |
| 9 | Viterbo University | 72% | 68% | $21,260 |
| 10 | Marian University | 75% | 44% | $21,937 |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 75% | 40% | $11,772 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at Carroll University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Carroll University admissions questions
What is the Carroll University acceptance rate?
Carroll University accepts 67% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,488 of 5,972 applicants were admitted.
Does Carroll University require the SAT or ACT?
Carroll University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Carroll University?
The middle 50% of Carroll University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1270 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 University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (618 of 3,488).
Is Carroll University getting harder to get into?
Carroll University accepted 67% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% 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 University overview