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Carroll College

Carroll College

Helena, MT · City · 1,092 students
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$23,960
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$61,772
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Carroll College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution in Helena, Montana, renowned for its strong STEM foundation and outstanding healthcare outcomes, particularly in nursing and pre-medicine. Academically, the college stands out for its pioneering Anthrozoology major—where undergraduates train foster and service animals—alongside robust offerings in civil engineering, biology, and the humanities. Campus culture is close-knit and service-minded, anchored by a strong sense of community and a stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop that provides students with immediate access to outdoor recreation, skiing, and field research.

Wikipedia:Carroll College is a private Catholic college in Helena, Montana, United States. The college has 21 buildings on a 63-acre campus, has over 35 academic majors, participates in 15 NAIA athletic sports, and is home to All Saints Chapel. The college motto, in Latin, is Non scholae, sed vitae. The college translates this into English as "Not for school, but for life." Carroll's colors are purple and gold and the school's athletics teams are known as the Fighting Saints.

Location
Helena, MT, 59625-0002 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
402 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,484
Housing & food (on campus)$11,548
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$43,972
Average net price$23,960
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,484
Housing & food (on campus)$11,548
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$43,972
Average net price$23,960
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.carroll.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$26,800
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,900
Transportation$1,600
Total published by the school$43,972
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,072
$30–48k
$16,329
$48–75k
$19,139
$75–110k
$23,919
$110k+
$28,005
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $28,737
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
14%
Pell students: 64.5% · others: 70.8% 
8 yrs after starting
69% graduated · 24% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$43,507
10 yrs after entry$61,772
Debt
Median at graduation$25,757
Monthly payment$273
Middle 50% owe$10k–$29.5k
90th percentile$36,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1200
R 540–660 · M 510–640
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 21–27 · E 20–28 · M 21–27
SAT middle 50%: 1050–1300
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 65.6% · women 74.8% 
Yield: 21.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
20%
Family income
$82,088
Independent
8%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (MT)
43.0%
Out of state
45.4%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: WA 45 · ID 26 · OR 17 · CA 10 · UT 8

Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$43,507
After 10 yrs
$61,772
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing60
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General30
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Biology, General26
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions19
Psychology, General18
Public Health15
Civil Engineering14
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology13
Accounting and Related Services10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9
Political Science and Government8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7
Finance and Financial Management Services7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$81M
Full-time faculty
67%
Faculty salary
$7,620/mo
Teaching spend
$10,107
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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