- Acceptance rate: 67% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–640 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
- Average net price: $25,171 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Carroll University reported: an acceptance rate of 67% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Carroll University reviews each application.
Carroll University GPA requirements
Carroll University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Carroll University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Carroll University acceptance rate
Carroll University admitted 4,120 of 6,164 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 67%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Carroll University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with 2,581 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Carroll University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 610 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1190 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Carroll University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Carroll University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,171 a year at Carroll University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Carroll University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Carroll University admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Carroll University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Carroll University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–640 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Carroll University's acceptance rate?
Carroll University's acceptance rate was 67% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,120 of 6,164 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Carroll University?
Carroll University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Carroll University test optional?
Yes. Carroll University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 26% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Carroll University?
A lot: Carroll University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Carroll University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Carroll University admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at Carroll University if a parent went there?
No. Carroll University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Carroll University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,171 a year at Carroll University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Carroll University accept AP credit?
Yes. Carroll University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Carroll University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Carroll UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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