Carroll College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Carroll College is a private nonprofit institution located in Helena, Montana with approximately 1,092 undergraduate students enrolled. Carroll College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,960 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $49,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
This small Catholic college in Helena offers a genuinely personal experience with just over 1,000 undergrads, and the relatively low median debt of $21,000 at graduation is a real bright spot. The numbers tell a mixed story, though — a 66% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about during a campus visit. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit community with strong personal attention, but come in with a clear plan to stay on track academically.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,092 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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