# Carroll College

Helena, MT. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/carroll-college

Carroll College is a private nonprofit college in Helena, MT with 1,092 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1200 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,295 per year ($18,430 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,371 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 71% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,787 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,298 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 510–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $56,907 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $26,295 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,430 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,844 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $23,047 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,634 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,538 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,092 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 68% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,371 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What Carroll College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Carroll College's acceptance rate?**

Carroll College admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Carroll College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1200.

**What ACT score do you need for Carroll College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.

**Is Carroll College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Carroll College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,787 students applied to Carroll College and 1,298 were admitted; 273 enrolled.

**Does Carroll College consider legacy status?**

No. Carroll College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Carroll College require an essay?**

Carroll College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Carroll College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $56,907 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,295.

**What is Carroll College's graduation rate?**

68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 180106. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology