Carroll University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Carroll University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

58.4%

Admission Difficulty for Carroll University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Carroll University is 58.4%. Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Carroll University and can you get accepted?

Carroll University is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,488 out of the 5,972 who applied were admitted.

Carroll University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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58% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Carroll University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.39 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1160 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Carroll University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.39*

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Carroll University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Carroll University are to have around a 3.39 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Carroll University accepts 58% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Carroll University is 3.39 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #15 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Carroll University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.39 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Carroll University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Carroll University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1050-1260

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Carroll University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	530
Math 25th Percentile	520
Composite 25th Percentile	1050

SAT Scores for Carroll University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	610
Math 75th Percentile	650
Composite 75th Percentile	1260
Average SAT Score	1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Carroll University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Carroll University is 1160 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1050-1260. Students who get into Carroll University score in the top 51 percent of all SAT test takers.. Carroll University ranks #9 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1160 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Carroll University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1050, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 940, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Carroll University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1155, you have around a 58% chance of being admitted. A 1260 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 72% chance of getting in.

Carroll University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260 and Above	Good	>72%
1155 to 1260	Avg +	58%-72%
1050 to 1155	Avg -	42%-58%
945 to 1050	Reach	28%-42%
Less than 945	Low	<28%

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Carroll University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

28%

ACT Scores for Carroll University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	20
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for Carroll University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Carroll University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Carroll University is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 28. The school ranks #6 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

28 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Carroll University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Carroll University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Carroll University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 58% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 72% with a 28 ACT score.

Carroll University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>72%
25 to 28	Avg +	58%-72%
22 to 25	Avg -	42%-58%
19 to 22	Reach	28%-42%
Less than 19	Low	<28%

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High School Class Rank

82% of Carroll University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Carroll University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	47%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Carroll University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,217	2,726	5,972
Accepted	2,113	1,353	3,488
Acceptance Rate	66%	50%	58%
Enrolled	395	216	618
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	16%	18%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Carroll University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Carroll University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Carroll University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Carroll University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Carroll University is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.39 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1160 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1260 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 25 on the ACT places you in a strong position.