Carroll College Acceptance Rate
Helena, Montana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,787
- Admitted
- 1,298
- Yield
- 21%
- 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 College's acceptance rate has risen from 57.5% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,527 to 1,787 (-49%) over that period.
Its 72.6% rate makes Carroll College more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Montana schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.7% for women vs 69.7% for men, a 5-point gap). Carroll College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 21% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,527 | 2,029 | 57.5% | 354 |
| 2015–16 | 3,513 | 2,252 | 64.1% | 387 |
| 2016–17 | 3,005 | 2,148 | 71.5% | 339 |
| 2017–18 | 2,686 | 2,090 | 77.8% | 294 |
| 2018–19 | 2,709 | 2,122 | 78.3% | 254 |
| 2019–20 | 2,650 | 1,826 | 68.9% | 312 |
| 2020–21 | 1,449 | 1,058 | 73% | 270 |
| 2021–22 | 1,499 | 1,258 | 83.9% | 280 |
| 2022–23 | 1,519 | 1,186 | 78.1% | 296 |
| 2023–24 | 1,787 | 1,298 | 72.6% | 273 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,052 | 786 | 74.7% |
| Men | 735 | 512 | 69.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–660 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 540–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 3% |
How Carroll College 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 College's acceptance rate?
Carroll College's acceptance rate is 72.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,298 admitted of 1,787 applicants).
Is Carroll College test optional?
Carroll College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Carroll College?
Carroll College received 1,787 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,298.
What SAT score do you need for Carroll College?
Admitted students at Carroll College typically scored 540–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Carroll College getting harder to get into?
Carroll College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.5% in 2014–15 to 72.6% 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.carroll.edu/.