Carroll University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Carroll University is a private nonprofit institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin with approximately 2,523 undergraduate students enrolled. Carroll University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,193 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $47,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Carroll University is a private university in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1846 as Wisconsin's first four-year institution of higher learning. The university is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus experience in suburban Milwaukee — the $22,000 median debt at graduation is quite manageable, and the Presbyterian-affiliated school has genuine historical roots as Wisconsin's oldest four-year university. That said, the 70% graduation rate and 79% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful number of students don't finish or leave after year one, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. Median earnings of $47,000 a decade out are modest, so this fits best if you're pursuing a field with clear career pathways rather than betting on the degree alone to drive income.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% 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 (2,523 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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