Cost of Attendance

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Generous Financial Aid to Offset CostsGraphic of 48% Tuition Discount

College is an investment—an investment in your potential, and in your future. The world of opportunity that a Carroll education can open up for you is truly astounding.

As you review the cost of attendance, it's important to keep in mind that Carroll awards generous financial aid packages to approximately 99 percent of our student body. So virtually every student you’ll encounter here is receiving some form of financial aid to help offset the tuition and fees.

Generous Financial Packages

Here's how we can help

The average financial aid package at Carroll is $28,229—over half the total cost of attendance. In addition to financial assistance, scholarships and awards, and work-study positions, financial need is considered for students who submit a Federal FAFSA. Contact our supportive professional financial aid counselors who will inform you of all the options available to you at (406) 447-5425 or (800) 992-3648, Ext. 5425, as well as fao@carroll.edu.

Value beyond the cost

The value of a Carroll education will take you far beyond the 85 acres of our beautiful campus; it will shape you, guide your decisions, and it will make a difference in your life. . . for the rest of your life. Non scholae, sed vitae our motto, means Not for school, but for life. At Carroll, we know that your investment will be the foundation of your dreams, and have a value far beyond anything you can put a price on.

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance Budget for Full-Time Undergraduate Students

 SemesterAnnual
Full-Time Tuition (12-19 CREDITS)$19,576$39,152
Housing and Food$5,606$11,212
Fixed Fees$600$1,200
Total Direct (Billable) Charges$25,782$51,564
Average Gift Aid($12,422)($24,844)
Total Direct (Billable) Charges After Average Gift Aid$13,360$26,720

1 Direct Costs are billable charges

2 Housing and Food is based upon the cost of a double room in the freshman residence hall and the full-meal plan.

3 Allowances are not directly billed to the student, however, families still need to financially plan for these expenses. The allowance amounts included in the cost of attendance budget reflect the average costs for books & supplies, personal expenses, and transportation. Actual amounts will vary by student.

Total Cost of Attendance includes allowances for Books and Supplies of $800, Personal Expenses of $1,800, Transportation Expenses of $1,400, and Loan Fees of $68 for a total cost of attendance of $55,632 for the year. If you choose to live at home with your parents, your housing and food allowance will be adjusted to $2,410 for the year ($1,205 a semester) and your aid may be revised.

Full Cost Breakdown

Expand the categories below to see the full cost breakdown.

Cost of Attendance by Semester

Undergraduate & Non-Degree Full Time Tuition & Standard Fees
Tuition Full Time 12-19 credits$19,576.00 
Tuition over 19 credits$1,630.00Rate is per credit
Student Fee$600.00Per Semester
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Undergraduate & Non-Degree Part Time Tuition & Standard Fees
Tuition Part Time under 12 credits$1,630.00Rate is per credit
Student Part-Time Fee$300.006-11.99 credits
Technology Fee$60.00Less than 6 credits
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Post Baccalaureate Full Time Tuition & Standard Fees
Tuition Full Time 12-19 credits$898.00Rate is per credit
Tuition over 19 credits$1,630.00Rate is per credit
Student Full-Time Fee$600.00Per Semester
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Post Baccalaureate Part Time Tuition & Standard Fees
Tuition Part-Time under 12 credits$898.00Rate is per credit
Student Part-Time Fee$300.006-11.99 Credits
Technology Fee$60.00Less than 6 credits
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Winter Tuition & Standard Fees
Winter Tuition$746.00Rate is per credit
Technology Fee$60.00Per Semester
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Summer Tuition & Standard Fees
Summer Tuition$746.00Rate is per credit
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Advanced College Experience (ACE)
Tuition$50.00Rate is per credit
Technology Fee$60.00Per Semester
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule

Note: Eligible High School Students can take a maximum of 8 semester credits.

Senior Citizens
Tuition- fixed rate$50.001-3 credits
Tuition- fixed rate$100.004-6 credits
Tuition- fixed rate$150.007-9 credits
Tuition- fixed rate$200.0010-12 credits
Technology Fee$60.00Per Semester
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule

Note: 60 years or older at registration and enrolled for audit only.

Audit Tuition
Tuition$150.00Rate is per credit
Technology Fee$60.00Per Semester
Course Fee(s)VariableSee class schedule
Faculty Led & Education Abroad - Fall/Spring
Full Time* 12-19 creditsNo additional tuition cost 
Tuition Overload 20+ credits$1,630.00Rate is per credit

*Tuition Remission, ACE, CEA & Senior Citizen rates DO NOT APPLY for any education abroad.
*Variable program costs may apply (academic year or summer).

Faculty Led & Education Abroad - Summer
Tuition$746.00Rate is per credit
Technology Fee$60.00Per Semester
Miscellaneous Fees
Application Fee$35.00 
Enrollment Deposit$200.00Rate is per semester
International Enrollment Deposit$750.00Rate is per semester
Orientation Fee$100.00One time fee
Late Grad App Submission Fee$25.00One time fee if applicable
Nursing Liability Fee$20.00Rate is per year
Nursing Clincial Fee$340.00Rate is per semester
Nursing Program Fee$405.00Rate is per semester
Engineering Program Fee$100.00Rate is per semester
Anthrozoology Program Fee$350.00Rate is per semester
Graduating Student Fee$160.00One time fee
Late Graduation Application Submission Fee$25.00One time fee if applicable
Payment Plan Setup Fee$50.00Rate is per semester
Late Payment Fee$100.00Rate is per semester

Residence Halls

Note: First and second year students are required to live on campus.

GuadalupeRate is per semester
Double as a Single$3,374.00
Single$3,174.00
Deluxe Double$3,057.00
Double$2,765.00
Triple/Quad$2,765.00
St. CharlesRate is per semester
Double as a Single$3,374.00
Single$3,174.00
Economy as a Single$3,174.00
Deluxe Double$3,057.00
Double$2,765.00
Economy Double$2,565.00
Deluxe Quad$3,057.00
Triple/Quad$2,765.00
BorromeoRate is per semester
Double as a Single$3,374.00
Single$3,174.00
Deluxe Double$3,057.00
Double$2,765.00
Triple/Quad$2,765.00
TrinityRate is per semester
Quad/Deluxe Single$3,546.00
Quad/Single Bedroom$3,346.00
Quad/Shared Bedroom$3,057.00

Campus Apartments

Note: Available for 3rd, 4th and 5th year students only

Apartment SizeRate is per month
2 Bedroom$1,200.00
3 Bedroom$1,650.00

Note: Monthly rent rate per student is based on apartment occupancy.

  • 12 month lease & $500 deposit required
  • Utilities included
  • Wireless internet, Water, Sewer and Garbage included
  • Students renting Apartments are NOT eligible for Community Living Grant
  • For more information see Residence Life

Meal Plans

For information regarding meal plan options and costs, please visit our meal plans page.

Cost Of Attendance by Semester

Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 & Summer 2023
Enrollment Deposit$400.00one time fee
Accelerated Nursing Program- Tuition/Post Bac$15,400.00per semester
Clinical Readiness$127.00first summer term
Liability Fee$10.00per semester
Program Fee$650.00per semester
Clinical Fee$500.00per semester
Student Fee$600.00per semester
Graduation Fee$160.00one time
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee**$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Summer = May 1st, Fall = Sept. 1st & Spring = Jan. 1st ) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Summer: May 1st, June 1st, July 1st & August 1st
    • Fall: September 1st, October 1st, November 1st & December 1st
    • Spring: January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & food charges (see Cost of Attendance 2022-2023).

Cost Of Attendance by Semester

Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 & Summer 2024
Enrollment Deposit$400.00one time
Accelerated Nursing Program- Tuition/Post Bac$15,815.00per semester
Clinical Readiness$127.00first summer term
Liability Fee$10.00per semester
Program Fee$650.00per semester
Clinical Fee$500.00per semester
Student Fee$600.00per semester
Graduation Fee$160.00one time
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee**$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Summer = May 1st, Fall = Sept. 1st & Spring = Jan. 1st ) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Summer: May 1st, June 1st, July 1st & August 1st
    • Fall: September 1st, October 1st, November 1st & December 1st
    • Spring: January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & food charges (see Cost of Attendance 2023-2024).

Cost of Attendance by Semester

Fall 2023, Spring 2023 & Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees
Enrollment Deposit$200.00per admission
Financial Planning Certificate Tuition$500.00rate is per credit
Student Fee$100.00per semester
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
Course Fee(s)variablesee class schedule
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = August 1st & Spring = January 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Fall: June 1st, July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st & November 1st
    • Spring: December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st, April 1st, & May 1st
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and housing & food charges.

Cost of Attendance by Semester

Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Tuition & Fees
Enrollment Deposit$200.00per admission
Master of Accountancy Tuition$605.00rate is per credit
MACC Graduate Fee$110.00per semester
Master Graduating Fee$160.00one time
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
Course Fee(s)variablesee class schedule
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = August 1st & Spring = January 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Fall: July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st & November 1st
    • Spring: December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & food charges (see Cost of Attendance 2022-2023).

Cost of Attendance by Semester

Fall 2023, Spring 2024 & Summer 2024 Tuition & Fees
Enrollment Deposit$200.00per admission
Master of Accountancy Tuition$626.00rate is per credit
MACC Graduate Fee$110.00per semester
Master Graduating Fee$160.00one time
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
Course Fee(s)variablesee class schedule
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = August 1st & Spring = January 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Fall: June 1st, July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st & November 1st
    • Spring: December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st, April 1st & May 1st.
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and dining & food charges.

Cost of Attendance by Semester

Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Tuition & Fees
Enrollment Deposit$400.00per admission
Tuition$873.00rate is per credit
Master Fee$600.00if 8 credits or more
Master Fee$300.00if 7 credits or less
Master Graduating Fee$160.00one time
Clinical Fee$150.00per enrolled practicum course
Program Fee$150.00per semester
Liability Insurance$50.00per enrolled practicum course
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee**$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
Course Fee(s)variablesee class schedule
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = August 1st & Spring = January 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Fall: July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st & November 1st
    • Spring: December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & food charges (see Cost of Attendance 2022-2023).

Cost of Attendance by Semester

Fall 2023, Spring 2024 & Summer 2024 Tuition & Fees
Enrollment Deposit$400.00per admission
Tuition$896.00rate is per credit
Master Fee$600.00if 8 credits or more
Master Fee$300.00if 7 credits or less
Master Graduating Fee$160.00one time
Clinical Fee$150.00per enrolled practicum course
Program Fee$150.00per semester
Liability Insurance$50.00per enrolled practicum course
Semester Late Fee*$100.00per semester
Payment Plan Setup Fee**$50.00per semester
Payment Plan Installment Late Fee$10.00per installment
Course Fee(s)variablesee class schedule
  • *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = August 1st & Spring = January 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
  • **Payment plan installment dates are:
    • Fall: June 1st, July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st & November 1st
    • Spring: December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st, April 1st, & May 1st
  • Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and housing & food charges.

2023-2024 Total Cost of Attendance, which is used to determine financial aid, includes allowances for Books and Supplies of $800, Personal Expenses of $1,800, Transportation Expenses of $1,400, and Loan Fees of $68.  If you choose to live at home with parents, your room and food allowance will be adjusted to $2,410 for the year and your aid may be revised.

Invest in your future

We believe that your dreams are what make the future so exciting, and we also feel that your investment in your future is important. Your dreams are also important to the faculty you will work closely with to achieve them; the staff who will assist you as you move through your college career; and to the students who are a part of the Carroll Community that you learn and grow in.


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