Carroll University Acceptance Rate
Waukesha, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,972
- Admitted
- 3,488
- Yield
- 17.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Carroll University's acceptance rate has fallen from 80.8% in 2014–15 to 58.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,969 to 5,972 (+101%) over that period.
Its 58.4% rate makes Carroll University more selective than about 77% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (65.7% for women vs 49.6% for men, a 16.1-point gap). Carroll University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,969 | 2,400 | 80.8% | 762 |
| 2015–16 | 2,337 | 2,196 | 94% | 761 |
| 2016–17 | 3,463 | 2,478 | 71.6% | 668 |
| 2017–18 | 3,688 | 2,612 | 70.8% | 724 |
| 2018–19 | 3,769 | 2,587 | 68.6% | 719 |
| 2019–20 | 4,574 | 3,081 | 67.4% | 793 |
| 2020–21 | 4,116 | 2,954 | 71.8% | 700 |
| 2021–22 | 4,481 | 3,159 | 70.5% | 678 |
| 2022–23 | 4,728 | 3,411 | 72.1% | 674 |
| 2023–24 | 5,972 | 3,488 | 58.4% | 618 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,217 | 2,113 | 65.7% |
| Men | 2,726 | 1,353 | 49.6% |
| Another gender | 29 | 22 | 75.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–610 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 520–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 28% |
How Carroll University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Carroll University's acceptance rate?
Carroll University's acceptance rate is 58.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,488 admitted of 5,972 applicants).
Is Carroll University test optional?
Carroll University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Carroll University?
Carroll University received 5,972 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,488.
What SAT score do you need for Carroll University?
Admitted students at Carroll University typically scored 530–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Carroll University getting harder to get into?
Carroll University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.8% in 2014–15 to 58.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.carrollu.edu/.