Carroll University dates from 1846, which makes it the oldest four-year institution in Wisconsin. It sits in Waukesha, about 20 miles west of Milwaukee, and keeps a Presbyterian affiliation. Health sciences are its strongest suit, with nursing, exercise science, physical therapy and a physician assistant programme. Business, computer science and education round out a small, residential campus.
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: carrollu.edu
1846
Private, Presbyterian-affiliated
Wisconsin's oldest four-year institution
Waukesha, near Milwaukee
$36,000 – $42,000
International students, before merit scholarships
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on carrollu.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Exercise Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MS Software Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Health science programmes from nursing to physical therapy.
A small campus close to Milwaukee's hospitals and manufacturers.
Guaranteed pathways from some bachelor's degrees into graduate health programmes.
Nursing and health graduates join Froedtert, ProHealth Care and other Milwaukee-area systems.
GE HealthCare's large Waukesha operations hire engineers and technical staff locally.
Eligible F-1 graduates can apply for OPT after finishing.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Waukesha is a mid-sized city with a historic downtown along the Fox River and a Saturday farmers' market in summer.
Milwaukee's lakefront, festivals and sports teams are about 30 minutes east. Winters are cold and snowy, and rent is moderate.
Form I-20 issued by Carroll University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Carroll reviews undergraduate applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by spring for fall. Health graduate programmes have fixed deadlines, often earlier.
Most undergraduates start in the fall. Some programmes admit in spring.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Carroll University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Nursing, exercise science, computer science and business are popular. Undergraduates are assessed on school grades with IELTS 6.0; nursing asks for higher English scores.
Yes. Carroll gives merit scholarships to most undergraduate students, including international students, at admission.
