Carroll College

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1846

Type of school:

college, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

yes, Presbyterian (U.S.A.)

Campus enrollment:

3,292 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution

Location description:

in or near a large town (pop. 25,000-75,000)

Application fee:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Carroll College
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Mailing address:

Carroll College
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Main telephone numbers:

800 227-7655
800 CARROLL (toll free)
262 524-7139 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.cc.edu

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1101

ACT number:

4570

FAFSA number:

003838

FICE number:

3838

CAMPUS SUMMARY

The oldest college in Wisconsin is waiting for
you in Waukesha. Carroll College has a
tradition of providing a liberal arts education,
rooted in the Presbyterian church, preparing
our graduates for career and personal
success. Located 15 minutes west of
Milwaukee, you are at the doorstep of the
largest metropolitan area in the state, drawing
upon it, to build a resume that gets you
noticed. When you take a break from building
your resume, you can build quite a list of
activities to participate in.

UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Carroll is your gateway to the dreams and
aspirations you are attending college for.
Whether you want to be a Physical Therapist,
or have absolutely no idea what you want to
do, use our liberal arts curriculum to gain
flexibility in career options. Be taught by your
academic advisor on a daily basis about
internship opportunities. Gain the academic
knowledge necessary to be successful, as
well as leadership skills, global awareness,
and lifelong friendships.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

James V Wiseman, VP Enrollment,
Vice President of Enrollment

Contacting the office:

262 524-7220
800 CARROLL (toll free)
262 951-3037 (fax)
ccinfo@carroll1.cc.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Priority filing date for fall:

April 1

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

Application fee:

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

Admissions requirements:

Minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT I score of 850), rank in top half of secondary school class, and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative

Visit for interview by:

July 1

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted

School's test preference:

ACT

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

counseling

Dates test scores should be received:

July 4 for SAT I/ACT, July 4 for SAT II

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 recommended
History:	3 recommended
Math:	4 recommended
Science:	2 recommended
Social studies:	2 recommended

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

conditional admission

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank very important
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities not considered
particular talent/ability not considered
character/personal qualities considered
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work not considered
work experience not considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.2

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

94%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 17%
Top quarter: 51%
Top half: 79%
Bottom half: 21%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

90%

Average ACT:

22 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

20 - 25

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

97%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

2,676

Number of applicants offered admission:

1,971 (74%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

691 (35%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

85%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

23%

Tuition deposit amount:

$200, nonrefundable

Room deposit amount:

$100, refundable ?

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 2 years

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in early September and mid-January.

Calendar system:

semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in August, September, and February.

Number and length of summer sessions:

Three summer sessions, one of three weeks and two of six weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

business administration/management, nursing, psychology

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

Spanish, environmental science, liberal studies

Average freshman GPA:

2.6 on a 4.0 scale

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

77%

Student:Faculty ratio:

18:1

Total faculty:

110 men, 136 women, 246 total

Full-time faculty:

59 men, 52 women, 111 total

Part-time faculty:

87 men, 88 women, 175 total

Graduation rate:

59% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

not required for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

Minimum GPA required to graduate:

2.75

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Special programs offered:

student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning

Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:

Minors offered in accounting, art, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication, computer/information sciences, criminal justice, economics, English, earth science, ethics, French, geography/environmental studies, German, health education, history, human biology, international relations, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, politics, psychology, religious studies, secondary education, sociology, Spanish, and theatre arts.

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry

Education certifications:

early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

yes

Domestic off-campus semester-away programs:

Washington Semester (American University), Sea Semester

Other special or unique academic programs:

New Cultural Experience Program trips to: Belize, China, England, Germany, Italy, Russia and Central Asia, South Africa, Mexico, Alaska, France, Australia, Poland, Hungary

Army ROTC:

offered off-campus

Air Force ROTC:

offered off-campus

LIST OF MAJORS

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting
Actuarial Science
Art
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business/Information Technology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Elementary Education
Elementary Educational Studies
English
Environmental Science
European Studies
Exercise Science
Forensic Science
Graphic Communications
Health Science
History
Information Systems
International Relations
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Nursing
Organizational Leadership
Paralegal
Photography
Physical Education
Physical/Health Education
Politics
Psychology
Recreation Management
Religious Studies
Renewable Resources
Small Business Management
Sociology
Software Engineering & Applied Mathematics
Theatre Arts
Writing

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
credit for CLEP general
credit for CLEP subject
credit for DANTES
placement for school's own challenge exams
credit for relevant military experience
credit for relevant life experience
placement for international baccalaureate

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Dawn M. Scott,
Director of Student Financial Services

Contacting the office:

262 524-7296

FAFSA number:

003838

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$20,400; $20,400 out-of-state

Additional required fees:

$500

Book fees:

$1,036

Miscellaneous expenses:

$2,208

Other expenses:

Transportation, misc. expenses

Combined room and board expenses:

$6,350 - $6,350

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	N/A	yes	N/A

Date award notification begins:

February 15

Applied for financial aid:


91%	of first-year students
95%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


77%	of first-year students
77%	of full-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any financial aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


77%	of first-year students
74%	of full-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


50%	of first-year students
72%	of full-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


100%	for first-year students
100%	for full-time undergraduates
0%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$15,067	for first-year students
$14,979	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$11,657	for first-year students
$10,566	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$2,815	for first-year students
$3,747	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$1,815	for first-year students
$3,072	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


26%	of first-year students
27%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$8,675	for first-year students
$7,818	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

100%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
College/University Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

70%

Average student debt upon graduation:

$19,798

Types of payment plans:

school's own payment plan(s)

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
academic merit scholarships/grants
creative arts/performance
special achievements/activities
special characteristics
ROTC scholarships

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

999 men, 2,018 women, 3,017 total

Full-time undergraduates:

801 men, 1,647 women, 2,448 total

Part-time undergraduates:

198 men, 371 women, 569 total

Total graduate students:

58 men, 217 women, 275 total

Full-time graduate students:

8 men, 39 women, 47 total

Part-time graduate students:

50 men, 178 women, 228 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

22%

First-year student breakdown:


3.7%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.6%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%	Hispanic
85.8%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.3%	total international (nonresident aliens)
5.3%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


2.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.5%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.1%	Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%	Hispanic
84.4%	White (non-Hispanic)
1.5%	total international (nonresident aliens)
7.7%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

40 acres

City or town school is located in:

Waukesha

Population of city/town:

65,000

Nearest major city:

Milwaukee

Distance of nearest major city:

15 miles

Population of nearest major city:

600,000

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (60%)
women's dorms (10%)
other housing including Two on-campus houses, housing five students (30%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

85%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

49%

Percent of students who live off campus:

51%

Students required to live on campus:

All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family.

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

250

Other computer facilities/services:

Personal network storage for all students, staff, and faculty, backed up daily. Departmental servers for Computer Science and Health Science. Non-fee printing in all computer classrooms and walk-in labs. Checkout laptops for staff, faculty, and students. Laptop labs in several departments. Computers specifically dedicated to research lab equipment. Free antivirus software to campus community. Computer purchase plan for campus community. Internet access to e-mail and network storage.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Archives, Special Collections, Learning Commons, Coffee Shop

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

writing, math

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, career, personal, academic, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The New Perspective (bi-weekly); Century Magazine (annually)

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Christian Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, nondenominational and interfaith groups, Catholic and Lutheran ministries

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Union, Latin American Student Organization, International Student Organization

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Carroll Players, team managers, alternate lifestyle organization, commuter organization, college activities board, residence hall association, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Kris Jacobsen,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Jane Hopp

School colors:

Orange & White

School mascot:

Pioneers & Lady Pioneers

Athletic conference memberships:

Midwest Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no
Men's basketball	no
Men's cross-country	no
Men's football	no
Men's golf	no
Men's soccer	no
Men's swimming	no
Men's tennis	no
Men's track and field (indoor)	no
Men's track and field (outdoor)	no
Women's basketball	no
Women's cross-country	no
Women's golf	no
Women's soccer	no
Women's softball	no
Women's swimming	no
Women's tennis	no
Women's track and field (indoor)	no
Women's track and field (outdoor)	no
Women's volleyball	no

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

30%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

16%

Athletic facilities:

Van Male Field--football & soccer
Van Male Fieldhouse--basketball & volleyball
Frame Park--baseball
Kilgour Field--softball
Kilgour Tennis Center

Intramural/Recreational sports:

Men--5 on 5 Basketball
Women--5 on 5 Basketball
Coed--Flag Football, Sand Volleyball, Water Polo, Outdoor Tennis, Indoor Tennis, Indoor Volleyball, Game Night, Tavern Triathalon(pool, ping pong, foosball), Outdoor Soccer, Softball

Club sports for men:

No Club Sports

Club sports for women:

No Club Sports

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Milwaukee (20 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Chicago (90 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee (15 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Waukesha (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

45%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

fair

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

59% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Aurora Health Care, Froedert Hospital, ASI Intelligraphics, Bank One, Dean Witter Reynolds, Envirex Inc., GE Medical Systems, Northwestern Mutual Life, Quad/Graphics, Children's Hospital of WI, Universal Electric Inc., Dell Computers, The Roberts Group, Inc., My Home Your Home, Inc., Laurel Pub Company, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates, Wisconsin Athletic Club-Wauwatosa, Johnson Controls Inc., Memorial Hospital of Burlington, American National Bank, Loving Hands, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Peters and Associates, Columbia St. Mary's, Bay Breeze Resort, J.K. Lee Black Belt Academy, UW Hospital and Clinics Transfusion Service, Boelter Companies, Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex, R&R Insurance Services Inc., Network Promotions, Assurant Health, Rock Valley Community Programs, Guaranty Bank, US Postal Service, Advanced Physicians Group

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2006 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

649

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

322 (50%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

213 (66%)

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

20%

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, winter, spring, summer

Minimum number of credits applicant needs to apply as a transfer student:

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript required of all
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement recommended of some
interview not required
standardized test scores recommended of some
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) recommended of some

Minimum high school GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Closing date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for winter, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for winter, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

64 credits from a two-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

32 to receive a bachelor's degree

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Cathleen Morris, Ph.D.,
Director of International Student Programming

Contacting the office:

262 524-7634

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

yes

Application closing dates:

September 1 for fall, January 3 for winter, January 3 for spring, May 15 for summer

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

yes

Test preference:

ACT

Minimum TOEFL score:

550 paper, 213 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

special counselors/advisors, special orientation, International Student Organization

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

Number of international applicants who received aid:

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Foreign Student's Financial Aid Application	N/A	no	N/A
Foreign Student's Certification of Finances	N/A	no	N/A

LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE

Learning disabled program contact:

Andrea Broman,
Disability Services Coordinator

Contacting the office:

262 524-7335

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

no program/support services

Total number of students in LD program:

Services available to LD students:

remedial math, remedial English, note-taking services, oral tests, tutors, reading machines, learning center, extended time for tests

LD students are tutored:

individually and in small groups

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

yes

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

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