Carroll University is a private Presbyterian liberal arts university founded in 1846 — Wisconsin's first four-year institution of higher learning — located in Waukesha, approximately 18 miles west of downtown Milwaukee. With over 3,100 total students, Carroll offers 95+ areas of study through four academic units: the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and College of Health Sciences. The flagship program is the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) — a CAPTE-accredited, 3-year clinical doctorate with a unique 3+3 direct-admission pathway for freshmen — one of the few liberal arts universities in the Midwest offering a full DPT on campus (CAPTE-accredited since 1998). Nursing is the most popular undergraduate major with ~128 graduates annually. Carroll also offers Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training programs, reflecting a strong health sciences identity. The university is ranked #32 in Regional Universities Midwest (U.S. News 2026) and reports ~$58,000 median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Carroll has a meaningful international community (~104 students, 3.3% of enrollment) from 35 countries. International undergraduates are eligible for merit scholarships up to $28,000/year. HLC accreditation is fully in good standing; no closure concerns.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$40680
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $38,890
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
