Carroll College's published cost of attendance is $55,626. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,072, middle-income families pay around $19,139, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,005.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| 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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,072 |
| $30–48k | $16,329 |
| $48–75k | $19,139 |
| $75–110k | $23,919 |
| $110k+ | $28,005 |
Carroll College's published cost of attendance is $55,626. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,072, middle-income families pay around $19,139, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,005. Azimuth ranks Carroll College #1067 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Carroll College's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan options. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need through a mix of institutional and federal resources. Merit aid is also available for qualifying students, which can further reduce net price depending on academic and other credentials. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,757, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,513; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,396, median federal debt of $25,757 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Carroll College earn median 4-year earnings of $59,396, placing Carroll College in the 44.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,309 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Carroll College in the 25.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Carroll College #969 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Carroll College's program portfolio centers on health-related fields, which drive both enrollment and earnings outcomes. Nursing is the largest program with 39 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,878, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 22 students earning $32,530, and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General contributes 21 graduates with median earnings of $62,284. These health and applied-science programs form the institutional core, supported by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions and Business Administration, which together shape Carroll's earnings profile and career-placement patterns for graduates entering Montana's healthcare and professional-services sectors.
