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Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences

Carroll University is a private institution in Waukesha with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1209, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,009 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,362.

Established
1886
Motto
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Mascot
Lobo
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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58%Acceptance
1209SAT Avg
2,525Students
13:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$58,009Earnings 10yr
$24,362Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1209

Reading & WritingMid: 590
530610
MathMid: 590
520650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,230
Room & Board$13,340
Books & Supplies$1,324
Total Cost of Attendance$49,935
Average Net Price$24,362
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,992
$30–48K$18,701
$48–75K$22,720
$75–110K$25,198
$110K+$27,395

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,525
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 3%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.6%
Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,456
10 Years$58,009

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
vs 2024
Forbes
#424
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#66
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Founded as the 19th of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, it is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
  • In 1923, the college was renamed in honor of John Carroll, the first archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States and the founder of Georgetown University.
  • The university relocated in 1935 from its original site on Cleveland’s West Side to its current campus in University Heights, Ohio.
  • John Carroll University became coeducational in 1968 with the admission of women to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from WI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
16 mi(28 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
84 mi(146 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
248 mi(430 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee17 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare73 mi
IND Indianapolis248 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA872 mi · ~25h 11m drive
New York, NY748 mi · ~21h 37m drive
Hartford, CT797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Providence, RI860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Albany, NY733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Syracuse, NY610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Rochester, NY536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
Buffalo, NY473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Pittsburgh, PA460 mi · ~13h 17m drive
Harrisburg, PA615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Newark, NJ739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Washington, DC648 mi · ~18h 43m drive
Baltimore, MD656 mi · ~18h 57m drive
Atlanta, GA672 mi · ~19h 25m drive
Charlotte, NC667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Raleigh, NC714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Miami, FL1275 mi · ~36h 50m drive
Orlando, FL1070 mi · ~30h 55m drive
Tampa, FL1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Nashville, TN479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
New Orleans, LA908 mi · ~26h 14m drive
Richmond, VA682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Chicago, IL84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Detroit, MI267 mi · ~7h 43m drive
Minneapolis, MN285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
St. Louis, MO320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Kansas City, MO427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Indianapolis, IN248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Columbus, OH343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Cleveland, OH350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Milwaukee, WI16 mi · ~28 min drive
Dallas, TX846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Houston, TX997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Austin, TX1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
San Antonio, TX1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Los Angeles, CA1725 mi · ~49h 50m drive
San Francisco, CA1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive
San Diego, CA1720 mi · ~49h 41m drive
Seattle, WA1673 mi · ~48h 20m drive
Portland, OR1700 mi · ~49h 7m drive
Denver, CO896 mi · ~25h 53m drive
Phoenix, AZ1446 mi · ~41h 46m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive
Honolulu, HI4214 mi · ~121h 44m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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