Carroll University
Founded in 1846, Carroll University is a private liberal arts university located in Waukesha. It is recognized as Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher education and has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, personalized education, and leadership in health sciences programs. The university offers more than 95 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across areas such as business, nursing, psychology, education, exercise science, and physical therapy.
Carroll University is well known for its student-focused learning environment, featuring small class sizes and a favorable student-to-faculty ratio. The university emphasizes experiential learning through internships, clinical placements, research opportunities, and study-abroad programs. Its “Pioneer Core” curriculum encourages students to develop leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Rankings and Recognition
Carroll University has earned several regional and national recognitions for academics, value, and student success:
- Ranked among the Top Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
- Ranked #32 in Regional Universities Midwest.
- Ranked #18 in Best Value Schools in the Midwest.
- Ranked #16 in Best Colleges for Veterans.
- Named a 2024–25 College of Distinction for excellence in business, education, nursing, and career development.
- Carroll’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was ranked #1 in Wisconsin by Nursing Process and Nursing Schools Almanac.
- Forbes listed Carroll University among notable American universities and highlighted its strong alumni salary outcomes and health sciences programs.
- EduRank placed Carroll University among recognized institutions globally for research and alumni impact.
