Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Carroll College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$41K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$800
=
Sticker Price
$55,626
$41K+$12K+$800=$55,626
Your Family Income
Sticker
$55,626
−
Your Aid
$36,487
=
Net Price
$19,139
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Carroll College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$55,626
Tuition and Fees
$41,484
Room and Board
$11,548
Books and Supplies
$800
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$31,666
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,960
Carroll College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$17,072
$30–48k
$16,329
$48–75k
$19,139
$75–110k
$23,919
$110k+
$28,005
Understanding Your Aid Package
Carroll College has a sticker price of $55,626 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $55,626/year
Average aid: $31,666 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$19,139/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$17,072/year
20% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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20%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
20%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,757
Range (25th–75th)$10,000 – $29,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$37,513
Debt Manageability
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,772
Earnings Growth
+42%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-8,309
26th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$41,237
25th %ile
$82,374
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll College Cost & Financial Aid
Carroll College's published tuition is $55,626 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $19,139—a difference of $36,487.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $17,072 at Carroll College. 20% of students receive Pell Grants.
Carroll College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Carroll College graduates is $25,757, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $273 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $28,005 at Carroll College—still $27,621 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
