C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

Carroll College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Helena, Montana 59625
Carroll College campus, Helena, MT
Carroll College campus, Helena, MT. Photo: Dngvandaele, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,103
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Carroll College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,772
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,507
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,757
Median debt at graduation
69.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,200
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
20.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MT wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Carroll College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,007$80,878-9%#688 of 966#475$27,000
Accounting and Related Services—$79,048+4%#270 of 796#175$24,050
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$30,457$62,284+2%#63 of 156#35$25,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,337$60,597-11%#776 of 1176#577$19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,469$52,448+11%#152 of 680#58$27,000
Psychology—$49,321-3%#580 of 1027#276—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$22,319$49,309-12%#62 of 85#42$24,250
Biology$35,157$32,530-43%#840 of 841#840$27,000
Public Health$30,831————$25,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $39,152 $39,152
Room $5,530
Board $6,094
Total Cost (On-Campus) $56,044 $56,044

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
17%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,103
Total Students
58%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 7%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 87%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Carroll College?
Carroll College has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Carroll College?
Tuition at Carroll College is $39,152 for in-state students and $39,152 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Carroll College?
The graduation rate at Carroll College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Carroll College a good school?
Carroll College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Carroll College?
Carroll College has a total enrollment of 1,103 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology