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Carroll College is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic college located in Helena, Montana, United States. It was established in 1909, under the name of Mount St. Charles College. In 1932, the college changed its name to its present one. The college offers a large number of degrees in various subjects, including arts and medical science.
The college offers a plethora of degrees in the fields of accounting, chemistry, biology, health sciences, political science, nursing, psychology, public administration, sociology, theology, and many more.
The athletics teams at Carroll College are known as the Saints. The official mascot is the Saint. The students participate in basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, cross country, and football. The college also has a cheerleading squad.
Students attend Carroll College in Helena, MT, 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 mathematics, science, and conservation and resource management.
Carroll College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
Carroll College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,382 students at the school (as of 2007).
Carroll College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.carroll.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 39 | business and related services, business management, finance, accounting, international business, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | sociology, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, English composition, international relations, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, social studies teaching, English teaching, math teaching, history teaching, chemistry teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering | 11 | civil engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, health and fitness |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, public relations, public relations and advertising |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | math, mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, ethics, theology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design, directing |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Carroll College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 261 | 49 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
In 2007, Carroll College had a total enrollment of 1,382 students (1,279 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 52% |
| Washington | 20% |
| Idaho | 11% |
| Oregon | 7% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Carroll College offers campus housing for 871 of its 1,279 (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. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,116 | 836 | 75% | 323 | 39% |
| Men | 503 | 371 | 74% | 125 | 34% |
| Women | 613 | 465 | 76% | 195 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 595 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 485 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| 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 | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,620 |
| Room and board | $ 6,608 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Carroll College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252600)
Carroll College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $60,320 | 3 | $58,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $48,430 | 18 | $48,150 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $42,565 | 14 | $40,591 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $51,090 | 37 | $45,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
| Track | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 112 | 54 | 166 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 38 | 49 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
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
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carroll College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (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 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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