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Students attend Carroll College in Helena, Montana, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Carroll College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Carroll College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science and conservation and resource management.
Carroll College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,452 students at Carroll College (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Carroll College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Carroll College values student athletics, and belongs to the Frontier Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Carroll College
1601 N Benton Ave
Helena, MT 59625-0002
General Phone: (406) 447-4300
Admissions Phone: (406) 447-4384
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 447-5425
http://www.carroll.edu
Carroll College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 47 | accounting, business and related services, business management, finance, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | sociology, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, English composition, international relations, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, English teaching, Spanish teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, history teaching |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, public relations |
| Engineering | 7 | civil engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | theatre design, directing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, theology, ethics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | math, mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Carroll College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 41 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Carroll College had a total enrollment of 1,452 students (1,326 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 47% |
| Washington | 20% |
| Idaho | 11% |
| Oregon | 7% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Carroll College offers campus housing for 841 of its 1,326 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Helena, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 28 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,048 | 827 | 79% | 304 | 37% |
| Men | 470 | 362 | 77% | 127 | 35% |
| Women | 578 | 465 | 80% | 177 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 447-4384
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,078 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,078 |
| Room and board | $ 6,246 |
| Room charge | $ 3,046 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Carroll College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 447-5425
Carroll College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $52,236 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $44,184 | 17 | $44,385 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $37,169 | 9 | $38,075 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $45,286 | 29 | $44,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 54 | 164 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Basketball | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 38 | 47 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Directing and Theatrical Production
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carroll College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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