Undergraduate Freshmen Admission
How to Apply

Carroll University is committed to enrolling students who will be academically and socially successful at our institution. The information on this page will help you along with your application process.

To apply for admission to Carroll University you need to submit the following documents:

1. Apply directly online or use Common Application.
   • There is never a fee to apply to Carroll University.
2. Submit a transcript
   • High school students can submit 6, 7 or 8 semester transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for admission purposes.
   • Transfer students must submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended.
3. Standardized Test Scores
   • Carroll University is test-optional for Fall 2021 admission for most programs. We'll review test optional applications for admission and merit based scholarships without a standardized test score.
   • Students choosing to apply for direct admission into physical therapy, nursing or occupational therapy programs will be required to submit an ACT or SAT score.
   • Transfer students may have this requirement waived.

Please note: Additional documentation may be required.

Evaluation for acceptance generally takes one to three weeks and is done on a rolling basis. To monitor the status of your application, log into my.carrollu.edu.

Admission to Carroll can be based on the following factors:

• High school course work
• High school/college grades (GPA)
• Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)
  • Test optional except for direct admission into physical therapy, nursing or occupational therapy programs
  • Written portion of the ACT is not required
• Co-curricular involvement
• Community service activities
• Work experience