Carroll University Named a 2023-24 College of Distinction

Carroll University has been recognized for its exemplary commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a national guide for college-bound students. Carroll has been named a 2023-24 College of Distinction and a Wisconsin College of Distinction.

Aside from overall undergraduate recognitions, Colleges of Distinction also awards Carroll for academic excellence in business, education, nursing, career development and military support. More information about the badges that Carroll has earned this year:

• Business: Offers accreditation, breadth of program, advising and mentoring, integration of career services and successful outcomes for students.
• Education: Offers stability, practical experiences, advising and mentoring, high-impact practices and successful outcomes for students.
• Nursing: Offers accreditation, hands-on experiences, high-mastery rates, integration of the liberal arts and successful outcomes for students.
• Career Development: Offers a comprehensive four-year plan, advising and is well-equipped to help students graduate with confidence.
• Military Support: Ensures that military students are supported both personally and academically to achieve success.

“I am ecstatic to again see our dedicated and gifted students, faculty and staff earn Wisconsin College of Distinction honors,” said President Cindy Gnadinger. “Receiving recognition for several honors affirms Carroll’s commitment to every student, and demonstrates the value of cutting-edge programs and high expectations.”

Colleges of Distinction believes a thorough selection process requires more than an overview of institutional data, statistics and endowment size. Instead, the selection process is a sequence of in-depth research and detailed interviews with the schools, accepting only those that adhere to the four distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.

These principles are informed by the high-impact practices to prioritize how institutions enable students to have a fulfilling, individualized college experience inside and outside of the classroom.

“We prefer to focus on the innovative ways that colleges all around the country are providing an enriching undergraduate experience,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer at Colleges of Distinction. “And Carroll University’s dedication to experiential learning shows us that each of its students has the opportunity to play an active role in their education.”

Carroll’s inclusion is informed by the unique ways it commits to achieving success. The effective strategies for student satisfaction and outcomes were the kinds of engaging experiences found at Carroll. To learn more about Carroll’s innovative learning experiences, visit collegesofdistinction.com/school/carroll-university.


Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools throughout the U.S. for true excellence in higher education. The member schools within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience. Its website provides dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information, and to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.

Carroll University 
Carroll University was incorporated in 1846, making it Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher learning. Situated in Waukesha, the independent, co-educational comprehensive university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and offers more than 95 areas of study, multiple graduate programs and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. For more information, visit www.carrollu.edu, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.