Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Average | |
Applicant Competition | Low |
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How hard is it to get into Carroll University and can I get accepted? The school has a 67% acceptance rate ranking it #11 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,081 out of 4,574 applicants were admitted making Carroll University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 49 percent. Carroll University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 520 |
SAT Math 25th | 510 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1030 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
SAT Math 75th | 620 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1240 |
Average SAT Score | 1140 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Carroll University?
Carroll University typically requires applicants to be in the top 55 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 920. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1140 out of 1600. The school ranks #9 in Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score. 15 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1240 and Above | Good | >78% |
1135 to 1240 | Avg + | 67%-78% |
1030 to 1135 | Avg - | 54%-67% |
925 to 1030 | Reach | 41%-54% |
Less than 925 | Low | <41% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
ACT Math 25th | 19 |
ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
ACT Math 75th | 26 |
ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
Average ACT Score | 23 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Carroll University?
Admission data indicates that Carroll University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #10 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 83 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Carroll University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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26 and Above | Good | >79% |
23 to 26 | Avg + | 67%-79% |
21 to 23 | Avg - | 57%-67% |
19 to 21 | Reach | 46%-57% |
Less than 19 | Low | <46% |
What GPA do you need to get into Carroll University?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Carroll University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Carroll University was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #20 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Carroll University accepts 67% of students who apply.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 27% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 25% | Avg + |
3.25 to 3.50 | 14% | Avg - |
3.00 to 3.25 | 17% | Avg - |
2.75 to 3.00 | 14% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.75 | 3% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
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53% of Carroll University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 25% |
Top 25% of class | 53% |
Top 50% of class | 86% |
Bottom 50% of class | 14% |
Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 2,925 | 1,649 | 4,574 |
Accepted | 2,106 | 975 | 3,081 |
Acceptance Rate | 72% | 59% | 67% |
Enrolled | 563 | 230 | 793 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 27% | 24% | 26% |
What are the requirements for admission to Carroll University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238458 IPEDS survey data for Carroll University.
15% of students submit their SAT scores to Carroll University. 83% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
67% of those who apply are granted admission to Carroll University. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1240. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 83% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.