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GENEROUS Financial Aid
On average the difference between a Carroll education and a Montana public education is $2,000. Students at private institutions receive more institutional gift aid than at public institutions which reduces the cost of attendance and brings the net cost of attending a private institution close to the cost of attending a public institution.
Average Financial Aid Award is $18,177 a year.
Average Direct Cost after aid is applied is $12,112 for the year including tuition, fees, room and board.
Time to DEGREE
FOUR YEARS OF VALUE - Carroll students are far more likely to graduate within four years than students at other institutions, resulting in tuition savings and faster entry into the job market. At Carroll 86% of our graduates, graduate in four years, while the national private college average is 72%, and the national public universities average is 53%. Source: Council of Independent Colleges
FOUR YEARS OF PROMISE - Carroll's bachelor's degrees are designed for completion in four years. If a student adheres to all program requirements and is unable to graduate within four years, Carroll will provide free tuition for any course that is not available during the student's eight, full-time semesters. Carroll's Four-Year Promise is another example of our commitment to your students' success.
QUALITY Education
Over 70% of our classes have fewer than 20 students
Carroll has a 13:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
Eighty-four percent of independent college alumni surveyed say they benefited very much from a majority of classes taught by professors rather than teaching assistants. At Carroll, 100% of classes are taught by professors. Source: Council of Independent Colleges
Alumni and Student SATISFACTION
95% of Alumni would recommend Carroll to a college-bound student
97% of Alumni say they are proud of Carroll College
81% of Alumni are very satisfied with their Carroll experience and 75% say it surpassed its expectations
88% of Alumni believe their Carroll degree has been valuable to them professionally and personally.
What Students and Alumni Have To Say
"Excellent education, valuable experience and worth the expense." - Alumni
"Your generosity increases a student's academic success by decreasing their stress of being in debt. The result of this increased success is a student that is better equipped to enter the "real world". Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten as I prepare myself for graduation and the life that is to follow. Thanks!" - Student
"Carroll is affordable- many scholarships are available; it's a close-knit community - just the right size." - Alumni
"I like the small classes at Carroll. I feel I get more for my money than I would at another university." - Student
Investment in YOURSELF
Your education will be one of the best investments you will ever make. Carroll students utilize loans responsibly and our graduates find careers quickly which enable them to repay their loans on time and within their repayment terms.
Responsible use of loans at Carroll has resulted in the lowest student loan default rate in the state of Montana and one of the lowest in the nation. Your education will be one of the best investments you will ever make. 
Value yourself enough to invest in yourself. Source: MGSLP Loan Report, 2008.
The average federal loan borrowed by students and their parents to attend Carroll each year is $295 less than any other Montana college. Our students graduate sooner, usually within 4 years; therefore, they have a lower loan debt when they graduate. Source: MGSLP Loan Report, 2008