Carroll College - Helena

1601 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59625

http://www.carroll.edu/

School Description

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Founded in 1909 in Helena, Montana, by the Catholic Diocese of Helena, Carroll offers an outstanding and affordable education that positions students aggressively for successful job placement and admission to graduate, law and medical schools. Among the many benefits Carroll students enjoy are cutting-edge undergraduate research and professional internship opportunities in Montana's dynamic capital city and generous merit scholarships.

Consistently ranked as one of the best colleges in the West, Carroll offers excellence in education and far more. Dedicated to "being the difference," Carroll students and professors are people of action in service to the human family. Being involved is a personal decision, and most Carroll faculty, staff and students choose to volunteer their time to help others less fortunate. In your four years at Carroll, you will have a professor who has served in the Peace Corps or another volunteer organization. You will study among top minds with a conscience and a commitment to making the world a better place, one selfless act at a time. It's called service learning, and it's a foundation of the Carroll College experience.

Carroll College is a Catholic, diocesan, liberal arts college in the ecumenical tradition of the Second Vatican Council.

As a liberal arts school, Carroll College acknowledges the practical role of preparing its students for a career, but it also affirms the traditional role of providing for the expansion of the intellectual, imaginative, and social awareness of its students. It is dedicated to providing for its students the means for their full realization of a dual goal of vocation and enlightenment. Thus, while providing substantial professional and pre-professional programs, the College encourages and expects all students to participate in a broad spectrum of academic disciplines.

Carroll's beautiful surroundings offer spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities--hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and skiing excitement awaits just minutes from campus, and world-class mountaineering, rock and ice climbing and whitewater adventures are within easy driving distance from Helena.

Situated in the western central part of Montana, at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Helena is centrally located. Yellowstone Park is a 3.5 hour drive to the South and Glacier park is 3.5 hours to the North. Bozeman and Missoula are each a 1.5 hour drive, and both Great Falls and Butte are about 1 hour away. Billings (the largest city in Montana) is located about a 3.5 hour drive to the east.

Carroll College is located right in the heart of Helena. You can easily walk downtown from campus. A new walking path allows pedestrians to access the newest eateries and shops in town. By foot or bike, you stand only minutes from restaurants, movies, shopping, espresso, theatre, civic events and job opportunities.

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Carroll College - Helena

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Carroll College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Helena, Montana, USA.

Carroll College opened its doors in 1909. The school was founded by the second Bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Montana, John Patrick Carroll. Originally called Mount St. Charles College in honor of St. Charles Borromeo, it graduated its first class in 1916. In 1932 the institution changed its name to Carroll College in honor of its founder. The first and largest building on campus is St. Charles Hall, which lies on Capital Hill. It was originally founded as an all-men's liberal arts diocesan college with an emphasis on preparing men for careers in the priesthood, law, medicine, teaching and engineering.

Enrollment: 1,400; Male/Female: 43%/57%; Montana/Out-of-state: 68%/32%; Catholic/Other denomination: 66%/34% (of students reporting religious preference); International students: 23; Number of countries represented: 10

Points of distinction

  • Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as second best Western Regional Comprehensive College in America's Best Colleges for 2007
  • Listed in Barron's Best Buys 2006 Edition
  • Thirteen faculty members have received Fulbright Scholarships
  • Renowned for its annual school-wide Softball Weekend
  • Carroll College Forensics: The Carroll College Talking Saints speech and debate team is currently #1 in their region, with 18 running regional championships and over 40 regional tournament championships. In 1999, the Talking Saints captured their first national title in parliamentary debate by winning the season sweepstakes of the National Parliamentary Debate Association.
  • Carroll College Mathematical Modeling: Carroll College has a large and active program to train and support students in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling and the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling. Between 2002 and 2008, Carroll fielded 40 three-person teams in these annual competitions. During that period, 19 teams were ranked Honorable Mention, 10 teams ranked Meritorious Winner, and 2 teams were ranked Outstanding Winner, the highest possible honor. Carroll's two outstanding teams were Kylan Johnson, Gary Olson, and Joseph Rasca in 2003, and Ben Dunham, Steffan Francischetti, and Kyle Nixon in 2006. In 2009 Carroll fielded a record 11 teams, with 33 students joining in these competitions.
  • Carroll College's Neuman Observatory is the oldest astronomical observatory in the state of Montana. The Neuman Astronomical Society generally opens the observatory for public viewing on Thursday evenings after 8pm during the semester if the skies are clear.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,411
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,078
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Carroll College - Helena

Associate's Level Programs

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        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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      • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions above.
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      • General Philosophy
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        A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.
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        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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      • Finance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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    • Public Relations/Image Management
      A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares individuals to function as public relations assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in public relations theory; related principles of advertising, marketing, and journalism; message/image design; image management; special event management; media relations; community relations; public affairs; and internal communications.
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  • Education

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      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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      • Social Science Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.
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      • Spanish Language Teacher Education
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      • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
        A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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        A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
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      • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
        A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Life Science

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        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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    • Other Mathematics
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Social Work

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    • Public Administration
      A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.
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  • Technology

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      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 59%
Men 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 71%
Other 28%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 53%
In-State 47%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Montana 47%
Washington 20%
Idaho 10%
Oregon 7%
Wyoming 3%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 63%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Frontier Conference)
Basketball (Frontier Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 17,078    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 16,778    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 300    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,409 18%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 560 4%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,377 70%  
Student Loans:
$ 6,133 45%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 79% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 56%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 70%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Question: Have you heard about Carroll College in (Helena, Montana)?

How is it around there? I cant really visit , it looks nice online but I dont know. I would be coming from the life of NYC. And majoring in like bio.
15 months ago

Best Answer

It is great! You will love it! My friend said that they have the best curriculum there! I really think it is perfect for many people!

Best Answer

It is a Catholic College, so I doubt it.

Question: what's the difference between College and University

i ask because the college here in my city is changing from, Carroll College, to Carroll University. is there a difference between a college and a University?
18 months ago

Best Answer

The difference between a college and a university is that a college just offers a collection of degrees in one specific area, while a university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the business college. However, in the U.S., there is very little difference academically between a "college" and a "university". Universities are usually larger and often contain multiple "colleges" within them. However, some of the top-ranked schools in the US have a name including "college" (ex. Dartmouth College). Generally, colleges tend to be smaller while universities are bigger, but universities are better known.

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