Established in 1846, Carroll University is home to over 3,480 students, including 2,960 undergraduate and 520 graduate students, belonging to 18+ countries across the world. The university offers over 40 UG and 18 PG courses in more than 95 academic areas through its 4 colleges and schools. Some of the popular programs offered by Carroll University include Psychology, Nursing, Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting.

Admissions at Carroll University commences in Summer, Fall, Spring and Winter sessions. Applications for UG programs are to be directly submitted to the university or via CommonApp while PG students can apply via Carroll University Application portal. The latest admission session recorded an average ACT score of 23.5 for incoming UG students.

A moderately selective acceptance rate of 67.4% indicates that the International students wishing to pursue their degrees at Carroll University must meet the general entry requirements, and submit additional documents such as personal statement, reference letters and IELTS, TOEFL scores at the time of admission. Due to the ongoing pandemic, submitting the standardised test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional for Fall admission.

Carroll University Admission Highlights

Application portal CommonApp
Application Fee NA
Academic Calendar Semester based
Acceptance Rate 67.4%
Student faculty ratio 22:1
ACT Score 23.5
English proficiency test IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Intake season Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer
Financial aid Scholarships, grants
Official website www.carrollu.edu

Carroll University Admission Deadlines

Carroll University invites applications for fall, spring and winter semesters. The applications for all the UG and PG programs are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. However, the international students are advised to apply early to gain greater consideration for admission.

Carroll University International Admission

International students from 18 diverse countries are enrolled in UG and PG programs at Carroll University. The application process for both domestic and international students are quite similar. However, there are certain additional requirements that needs to be fulfilled by the international students to get accepted in the university:

Application Portal: University Application Portal or Common Application Portal
Application Fee: None
Supporting documents:

  • English translations of Transcripts and certificates
  • English proficiency test scores
  • Proof of Financial support/ bank statements
  • Copy of passport
  • Transcripts in Local language
  • Statement of purpose
  • CV/Resume

English Language Proficiency Requirements

The international students must demonstrate minimum level of english proficiency by submitting minimum english proficiency test scores as specified below:

Test Name Minimum Score Required
TOEFL ( PBT ) 550
TOEFL ( IBT ) 70
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95 or higher
PTE 50
ACT English 18+
SAT 510+

US Visa for International Students

The students who wish to study in the USA and in Carroll University require a student visa. The students require an I-20 form for F-1 or J-1 student visa. Once Miami University issues the I-20 form, students can apply for an F-1 visa and pay the SEVIS fee. They need to schedule a visa appointment at the US embassy. The general documents required for visa application are:

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Completed visa application
  • Receipt of SEVIS fee
  • I-20 form issued by Miami University
  • Acceptance letter from the university
  • Bank statement
  • Proof of financial support
  • Scholarship or sponsorship letter (if any)
  • Immunization form
  • Health Examination form

The next step is a visa interview with the US embassy in your home country. Upon clearing the interview process, a visa stamp is issued on your passport which allows you to study in the USA.

Carrol University Undergraduate admission

Carroll University offers over 40 undergraduate programs to 2960 students across the world. The admissions to Carroll University UG courses are not only based on academic merit but also only extra curricular achievements and community service activities of the applicants.

Admission Requirements: The supporting documents required for admission to UG programs are as follows:

  • Official High school transcripts
  • Standardized Test Scores (ACT or SAT), optional for fall applicants
  • Co curricular involvement
  • Community service
  • Work experience

Carroll University Postgraduate Admission

International applicants planning to pursue masters or other pg-courses at Carroll must take care of the following points for admissions process and eligibility criteria:

General Admission Requirements:

  • Official Transcripts from previously attended institutions
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Financial Support Documentation
  • CV/ Resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Work Experience

The course specific admission requirements for top masters degree programs are tabulated below:

Admission Requirements MBA in business management Master of Science in Nursing Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Science in Exercise Physiology Master of Occupational Therapy
Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
GPA 2.75 3.0 3.0 2.75 3.0
LORs/ References Not Required 2 LORs 2 LORs 2 LORs 3 LORs
Resume Required Required Required Required Required
Work Experience Not Required Not Required Required Required Not Required
Statement of Purpose Required Required Required Required Required

The Official transcripts and other credentials must be sent to gradinfo@carrollu.edu or mailed to: Carroll University, Office of Admission, 100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186.

The applications are usually evaluated within one to three weeks after submission. After submitting the application, the students can track the status of their application by logging in to my.carrollu.edu.

FAQs

Ques. Do I need a bachelor's degree in business to get admission in MBA program at Carroll University?

Ans. No. The Master of Business Administration program at Carroll University welcomes and encourages students from all kinds of backgrounds. To apply to Carroll University's MBA program, you must have a bachelor's degree in any major and have completed (or passed a CLEP test in each subject) the following three courses:

  • An introductory university-level statistics course
  • An introductory university-level accounting course (financial or managerial)
  • An introductory university-level economics course (micro or macroeconomics)

Ques. How can I apply as a prospective student to Carroll University?

Ans. Carroll University immediately invites all students who have accepted an offer of admission to apply. You will receive a link to the Honors Program application along with your confirmation letter. In addition, admissions counselors refer to the Program as brilliant candidates who have shown exceptional leadership potential. If you're one of them, you'll be invited to apply in front of a panel of judges.

Ques. When will I find out whether or not I've been invited?

Ans. When you apply, you'll see that the process is fairly straightforward and that no exam results or GPAs are required. We think that greatness and brilliance may appear in a variety of ways, and our Honors admittance is based on a comprehensive understanding of what leads to success and leadership. Within three weeks, you should receive a response to your application. If you satisfy the selection committee, you will be invited for a short interview, after which the university may offer a formal invitation to join.

Ques. Is there going to be a change in tuition fees? Is Carroll university planning to lower tuition as a result of the online classes?

Ans. The announced tuition prices for the academic year will not change. The Carroll University Board of Trustees authorized such fees last year. Currently, over 90% of our classes are held face-to-face.

Ques. Are international students eligible for financial aid at Carroll university?

Ans. Financial help for international students is not available through the federal government. Students may, however, be eligible for other types of financial aid.