First-Year Students

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Admission Requirements

Admitted candidates are those who, in the view of the Admission Committee, are likely to succeed in and contribute to the Carroll College community. The Committee conducts a comprehensive review when evaluating and determining the admissibility of candidates. In all cases, the underlying principle of comprehensive review for admission consideration is the assessment of preparedness, potential, and purpose. The minimum standard for automatic acceptance is a cumulative high school GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale. 

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The minimum standard for automatic acceptance is a cumulative high school GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale. 

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48-Hour Admission Decisions Starting Nov. 3

Students who do not meet the automatic acceptance criteria will undergo a comprehensive review by the Admission Committee. The process weighs the candidate’s past academic performance, placing the most significant emphasis on grades, quality of educational preparation, academic goals, and potential to learn. For transfer applicants, collegiate-level work previously completed is considered. 

Starting November 3, 2025, admission decisions will be given within 48 business hours for those who meet our minimum requirements.* 

*Exclusions apply

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Recommended Curriculum

First-year applicants are strongly encouraged to follow a college preparatory curriculum. While such a curriculum is recommended, it is not required for a student to be considered for admission to Carroll College. The following is a recommended curriculum schedule for four years of high school:

  • English – 4 years
  • Mathematics – 3 years, including Algebra II
  • Social Studies – 3 years, including U.S. History and U.S. Government
  • Science – 2 years, including one lab science
  • Foreign Language – 2 years
  • Fine Arts (music, art, theatre) – 2 years
  • Technology – 1 year

NOTE: Carroll College is test-optional however, students are required to submit an ACT, SAT, or CLT score if:

  • The student's unweighted academic GPA is below 2.85
  • The student is homeschooled or attends a school that does not provide letter grades

In addition to coursework, standardized test scores are also a component of the merit scholarship determination and may be used to increase your Carroll financial aid. ACT, SAT, or CLT scores may be sent directly from the testing agency, either the College Board or ACT or they may be included on the student's official high school transcript.  Carroll College's SAT code is: 4041 and ACT code is: 2408.

Upcoming Deadlines

Fall First-Year Applicants

  • November 1 - Early Action*
  • November 1- Direct Entry Nursing Deadline
  • February 1 - Regular Decision Deadline
  • June 15 - Rolling Admission Deadline

Spring First-Year Applicants

  • November 1 - Priority Consideration Deadline
  • December 15 - Regular Decision Deadline

*Non-binding, guaranteed admission decision by December 1 for complete applications