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Carroll College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1080 to 1200

ACT Range21 to 27

Average GPA3.64

Acceptance Rate70.9%

At Carroll College, the 70.9% acceptance rate means your strategy should be to match its academic profile, not treat admission as a long shot. If you submit scores, aim near 1200 SAT or 27 ACT to sit at the top of the middle range; otherwise, your GPA and course rigor need to carry more weight.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Carroll College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Carroll College enrolls 1,112 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Carroll College has an 82% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 69% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Helena, MT

Undergrad Enrollment1,112

Freshman Retention82%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate69%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Carroll College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 15

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Carroll College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve summer before senior year for retakes, then use the October SAT or September ACT as the last practical fall retake for scores to arrive by the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Carroll College is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $41,484. Students receiving merit aid average $20,582, and 65% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$41,484

Room and Board$11,548

Average Merit Award$20,582

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$33,543

Average Debt at Grad$24,568

Carroll College’s listed cost of attendance is about $53,032, including $41,484 in tuition and fees and $11,548 for room and board. Aid is common, with 65% of students receiving financial aid and an average aid package of $33,543. The average merit award is $20,582, which can substantially reduce the sticker price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,568.