2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$24,285
Net Price
84%
Admitted
22%
Enrolled
67%
Graduation Rate
11/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Carroll College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,121. In 2021, there were 13 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
13
Total Enrollment
1,121
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Carroll College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 13 |
Total Graduates | 13 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,499 students applied to the Carroll College. The university admitted 84% and 22% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Montana universities is 5,486. On average, all Montana institutions admit 75% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Carroll College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 80%. Compared to all Montana four or more years colleges, the percentage is 60%.
The overall graduation rate for Carroll College is 67%, compared to 48% for all Montana universities.
Compare CC to Montana Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Carroll College to the average of all Montana four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CC
1,499
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
80%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
MT Colleges
5,486
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
60%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 91 or 70% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 39 or 30% part-time faculty members employed at Carroll College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 91 or 70%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CC
11 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
70%
Percent Full-Time
30%
Percent Part-Time
70%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MT Colleges
11 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
58%
Percent Full-Time
42%
Percent Part-Time
54%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Carroll College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $36,906, and the average cost for books and supplies is $800.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $18,435 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,122.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Carroll College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Carroll College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $10,416 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,168 |
Total Living Expenses | $13,584 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $36,906 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $800 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $51,290 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $18,435 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,122 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $19,557 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Carroll College is $24,285. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Carroll College to all Montana universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CC
$51,290
Cost to Attend
$27,182
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$24,285
Net Price
MT Colleges
$26,783
Cost to Attend
$9,618
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,420
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 268 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,081 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $27,182.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,081 | $27,182 |
Pell Grants | 216 | $4,910 |
Federal Student Loans | 538 | $6,264 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Carroll College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CC
1,081
Grant or Scholarship Aid
59%
Grants or Scholarships
216
Number of Pell Grants
12%
Pell Grants
538
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
MT Colleges
2,112
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
732
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,033
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
See Additional Psychology Schools for Montana.