Overview
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| Location | Helena, Montana |
| Online | carroll.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Carroll College, a private Catholic liberal arts institution founded in 1909, occupies a hilltop campus in Helena, Montana's capital city. The 63-acre campus, characterized by its stone buildings and Gothic architectural elements, sits against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains with proximity to outdoor recreational areas. As the oldest Catholic college in Montana, Carroll maintains its historical focus on pre-professional programs, particularly in health sciences, with its pre-medical and nursing programs consistently drawing students from across the Northwest region. The college features traditional residence halls where most students live on campus for their first two years, and its athletic program competes in the Frontier Conference of the NAIA, with the Fighting Saints participating in 15 varsity sports. Academic offerings center on liberal arts and sciences, with notably strong programs in anthrozoology, civil engineering, and biology.
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Carroll College is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Carroll College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#401 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#288 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Montana
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Montana
#302 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Montana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1330 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $11,624 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,268 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,044 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180106 IPEDS survey data for Carroll College.
Current students may use the Carroll College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025