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Interested in attending Carroll University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Carroll University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

58
%
Acceptance rate
3.53
Average High School GPA
March 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Carroll University?

58%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Carroll University accepted 58% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,943 people applied and 3,488 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2113 / 3217 (66%)
Men
1353 / 2726 (50%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Carroll University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Carroll University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Carroll University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Carroll University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Carroll University?

3.53
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Carroll University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53. 10% of freshmen who attended Carroll University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
17%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
13%

Carroll University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

28%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1090
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Carroll University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 15
Regular admission deadline
July 1
Application notification

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