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Students attend Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a small city. The school is proud of its Presbyterian Church (USA) status. Carroll College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Carroll College is known for its programs in media, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Carroll College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,123 students at the school (as of 2005).
Carroll College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Carroll College
100 N East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
General Phone: (262) 547-1211
Admissions Phone: (262) 524-7220
Financial Aid Phone: (262) 524-7296
http://www.cc.edu
Carroll College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 96 | education courses, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior, actuarial science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 56 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | English, history, sociology, political science, international relations, Spanish language, geography |
| Media | 33 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer and info science, software engineering |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Carroll College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 412 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 73 | 3 |
In 2005, Carroll College had a total enrollment of 3,123 students (2,652 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 70% |
| Illinois | 23% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Carroll College offers campus housing for 1,298 of its 2,652 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waukesha, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,429 | 1,912 | 79% | 610 | 32% |
| Men | 943 | 688 | 73% | 218 | 32% |
| Women | 1,486 | 1,224 | 82% | 392 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (262) 524-7220
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,050 |
| Room and board | $ 5,810 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 842 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,442 |
Financial Aid:
Carroll College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (262) 524-7296
Carroll College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $63,441 | 4 | $60,221 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $53,886 | 12 | $51,331 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $41,598 | 21 | $41,422 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $50,357 | 37 | $46,668 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
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 12% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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