Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
72.64%
SAT Average
1,170
ACT Range
24-29
Carroll College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 72.64%. This means approximately 726 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,052 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
72.64%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $40,352 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,352 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $54,141 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,842 | State avg: $13,344. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.04% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 44.89% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Carroll College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$40,352
Room and board
$11,624
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$3,268
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$54,141
Average net price
$24,842
Average aid coverage
54%
$29,299 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Carroll College pays approximately $24,842 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Montana average of $13,344 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Carroll College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Montana and national averages.
Carroll College net price
$24,842
Montana average
$13,344
National average
$17,506
Carroll College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $40,352 and average net price at $24,842. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$40,352
Current net price
$24,842
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
66.33%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$61,772
Undergraduates
1,052
10-Year Median Earnings - Carroll College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Carroll College graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Carroll College?
Undergraduates
1,052
Completion rate
66.33%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.04%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
44.89%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.04% of Carroll College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 44.89% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Carroll College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Carroll College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Carroll College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Carroll College is listed at 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59625-0002. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Carroll College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll College | 72.64% | $40,352 | $24,842 | $61,772 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Not available | $10,370 | $12,184 | $54,329 |
| Montana Technological University | 89.90% | $24,730 | $16,240 | $54,329 |
| Montana State University | 86.83% | $31,337 | $20,593 | $53,263 |
| Montana State University-Northern | Not available | $19,385 | $14,164 | $49,505 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Helena schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Helena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carroll College's acceptance rate?
Carroll College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 72.64%.
How much is Carroll College tuition?
Carroll College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $40,352.
What is Carroll College's average net price?
Carroll College's average net price in the local dataset is $24,842.
What does Carroll College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,986 for Carroll College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Carroll College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $61,772 for Carroll College.
Is Carroll College accredited?
Carroll College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Carroll College?
The local dataset lists 1,052 undergraduate students at Carroll College.
What percentage of Carroll College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Carroll College in the local dataset is 18.04%.
What is the federal loan rate at Carroll College?
The federal loan rate for Carroll College in the local dataset is 44.89%.
Where should I verify Carroll College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Carroll College or the latest official federal education data.