Founded in 1909, Carroll College. is a Private college. Located in Montana, which is a city setting in Montana, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,380 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Carroll College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 90 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Carroll College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
35
SAT Range
990-1220
ACT Range
22-28
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 57% were in the top quarter, and 26% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Carroll College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
53%
“We bought the gear”
40%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
39%
“They keep regular office hours”
61%
“They”re always available”
94%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
61%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
76%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
53%
“We bought the gear”
40%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
39%
“They keep regular office hours”
61%
“They”re always available”
94%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
42 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
32 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
43 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
44 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
44 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
44 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
44 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
44 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.
Carroll College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Carroll College?
17 Students rated Carroll College
Sam
04/19/2022
Graduating w/ honors despite long-time administration is enmeshed and dysfunctional. Ergo, confirm every agreement or promise Carroll makes in writing. Freshmen Beware: Director-of-Academic-Support-AnWal was no better than a used car salesman who lies to your face. VP-Academic-Affairs-CDay covers up professors who bully and abuse. Head of resident life selects mentally unhealthy staff. Carroll administrators and tenured staff circle the wagons and reject the fact that they are in the wrong and in fact damaging. Carroll is pricey; students deserve to be treated like human beings not chattel. (Shocking and hypocritical from a "Christ"-ian school.) There needs to be an impartial OMBUDSMAN available to assist, otherwise students experiencing a problem with the staff are thrown under the bus as quickly as possible. Most professors are good and care (adjunct professors are paid horribly and not treated well). Not a place for any type of disabilities. Most students are nice; area is pretty.
Kaden
02/02/2020
Excellent College academically, small class size provides for good student-teacher interaction. The teachers want you to succeed so they take the time to help you out. The College is in a beautiful location which provides lots of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Jessica
10/22/2019
I believe that Carroll College holds up to their motto "Not for school, but for life". The education is excellent especially considering the fact that most of the class sizes are very small and the professors go the extra mile in order to help their students succeed. It is a close knit and welcoming community where there is a place for everyone.
John
04/29/2019
Carroll is a fantastic school but the pre med program is overrated and outdated. Come to this school if you want a great education, but do not come solely for the pre med program. The advisor is not helpful and the statistics are inflated/not entirely true. The professors here are great, but you will earn your way into medical school entirely on your own and do not expect to receive the help the school advertises in the process. I would come here again in a heartbeat but wish I had known this before starting college.
Logan
12/21/2018
The college has lived up to all of my expectations and the way it was advertised. It is more expensive than many of the other colleges in Montana, but I think it is worth it. My average class size is about 15-30 kids, which I personally like. Some people think the college is similar to a large high school, but I personally am enjoying my time at Carroll College.
Matthew
11/08/2018
I had a good undergraduate career here. Helena is a nice town, I came from the Seattle area and enjoyed the small feel of the town. It still had enough of a social scene to find things to do or be apart of. Particularly the downtown area, lots of bars/restaurants within walking distance of each other. Many of the surrounding neighborhoods rented out rooms to the college kids and lots of people would walk from their houses to class. I thought the small class sizes were nice - the biggest class I had would've been maybe 50 students and the smallest maybe 8.
Ryanne
05/28/2018
I love Carroll College. As a current student, I encourage all potential Future Saints' to take a tour of campus and stay overnight with a host. Carroll offers a wonderful experience for all those who attend. Our school motto is "Not for school, but for life." This saying sounds very cliche, and to some degree is, but I can attest to this motto. I have met some of my best friends at Carroll and I wouldn't change anything about my Carroll experience. All the staff, faculty, and current students are all welcoming and there is never a dull moment on campus. The academics are great, the environment is very friendly, and I believe that if you choose to attend Carroll, you will not only have walked into a great school who is going to prepare you for the future, but you will also have walked into a loving and caring family that is going to be there for the rest of your life. I would encourage everyone to attend Carroll College.
Hannah
04/11/2018
Carroll is a very welcoming environment and is perfect for those looking for opportunities for one on one interactions with professors. The small class size and the fact that there are no TAs teaching the course make the communication between the students and teachers very positive and helpful for both parties. Carroll offers many extra-curricular activities despite its small size and there is an opportunity for everyone to be involved in something, which is a great way to enjoy current friends and make new ones. Carroll is a great school because of all these and the fact that it has been ranked #1 in Montana for the past 15 years.
Anna
03/25/2018
Overall, Carroll College provides a good education, mostly involved teachers, life long friends, and good experiences. Although the cost is high, it is definitely worth it to go here. There are always improvements to be made at every institution, and it seems like Carroll has been hearing what the students are saying and trying to make those changes possible.
Caroline
01/21/2018
Carroll College provides students with an amazing learning environment made up of small class sizes, available and helpful teachers who come to know you personally, and a community full of opportunities and support. The new facilities like the workout center and chapel are gorgeous, and there are many activities and clubs for students to choose from. Overall, Carroll College is a supportive, rigorous place which encourages personal growth and exploration.
Jade
10/28/2017
I love campus life. The classes are small and the professors are always willing to meet with you to answer questions. Advisors are also easily accessible. Some of the facilities are old but aren't they at all colleges. There is a new gym and the administration works well with students.
Therese
10/05/2017
Carroll College is a very small school. If you are from a large city it might be a culture shock. Most students are from smalltown Montana, Washington, and Idaho. Caring professors and personalized help. Lots of outdoor activities. You know most people on campus on a friendly basis.
Jessica
07/30/2017
Carroll College is a great academic choice for anybody. The campus is welcoming to all and has a great diversity. The professors are extremely helpful and want to see students succeed. The campus has many resources for academic excellence and is centered around faith. There are many options for academic majors in paths allowing students to create a unique opportunity for themselves. I can honestly say that Carroll College is a great college. The only thing that truly needs to be changed is mandatory on campus living for 2 years and the meal plans. Carroll College currently uses Sodexo Foods and has some of the worst Campus food I have ever tasted. Despite these downsides, Carroll has many other perks to out way the bad and is an amazing school.
Abigail
07/11/2017
Carroll College provides an abundant amount of opportunities to engage fruitfully with others while challenging yourself academically. The class size is small, but it allows for great conversation and personal connection with the professors. There is also several activities to do and clubs to join in the welcoming community.
Hailey
03/09/2017
Overall, Carroll College is a great school and there are lots of things to do. The town of Helena is very safe and I always feel safe when I am on campus. The school is small, which means that class sizes are small and you are able to connect more with your professors. This is nice because they are always willing to help, in or outside the classroom. The school also cares a lot about academics and there are many resources available if you need help. There are many different clubs to join and you can even start your own, all you have to do is ask. The students are all so friendly and welcoming which makes it easy to make friends. I am glad that I chose to go to school here and I am looking forward to spending four years here.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Carroll College is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Be prepared to study hard, not eat good, and have very little privacy or time to yourself. Pack what you need, but remember that dorms are small. Be kind to others, be yourself, don't let go of your morals, stay out of the drama of the dorms, and don't party because your studies are way more important.
What I liked best about Carroll was the size. The classes have an average student to teacher ratio of 14:1 and the smaller size gives teachers the ability to get to know their students well and become invested in a more personal education. Students and teachers often carry on relationships after graduation and these relationships are highly beneficial to the careers of the students.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Carroll is small and conservative, and there isn't much to do in Helena. But the quality of classes balance it out. Students have to get creative to find stuff to do.
Carroll College is known for its excellent nursing and pre med programs, as well as a rich Catholic tradition, and the football team has won the National Championship several times. It is also known for its beautiful campus.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my school is each year at graduation when part of the family leaves. We are all happy for their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck in the future. However, it is sad that their faces and presence will no longer be an everyday part of campus.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Carroll is a comfortable place where the unexpectedly lovely atmosphere warms and helps its students through comraderie among the grades and special attention from the teachers.
Carroll College is a private Catholic college with high prestige. While a Catholic student would feel very at home, any religion is accepted and will find comfort. Carroll is also a school with very deep roots in science, so anyone looking to major in Biology, Chemistry, or Nursing would find a perfect Carroll a perfect match.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
I don't know if I would attend again as a liberal, bisexual non-christian. The pervasive attitude on campus in conservative, and the administration reflects that. There was allowed a pro-life group, but the pro-choice group was shut down. They have the anti-sex talk every year, but will not allow Planned Parenthood to speak, or allow the campus health center to distribute condoms.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
I chose Carroll College over the other schools I applied to because I come from an extremely small school. Carroll College is small and more student focused.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Carroll College receive some sort of financial aid.
24% were awarded federal grants.57%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
