Congrats on discovering Carroll University, one of the top-ranked liberal arts schools in the Midwest! Year after year, Carroll appears on numerous lists of the best colleges and universities in the country.
We're Proud to Be a Top-ranked School
These rankings are created using a variety of metrics—from faculty-student ratios to retention rates, graduation rates, average salaries, financial aid offerings and more. We’re proud to have made the grade.
Colleges of Distinction | Excellence in Business, Education, Nursing, Career Development, International Students and Military Support
Carroll University has been named a 2026-27 College of Distinction and a Wisconsin College of Distinction, a national guide for college-bound students. The University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed, earning them College of Distinction status in Business, Education, Nursing, Career Development, International Students and Military Support.
U.S. News & World Report | Best Universities
Carroll University earned strong recognition in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, solidifying its reputation as a school of choice and top destination in the region. Carroll ranks No. 20 among 176 Regional Universities in the Midwest, placing the university among the region’s leading institutions. Carroll is also rated as the No. 9 Best College for Veterans and the No. 10 Best Value School among Regional Universities in the Midwest. Plus, for the first time ever, U.S. News ranked Top Private Colleges – Regional Universities (Midwest), and Carroll ranks No. 15.
Carroll Nursing Program Ranked #1 in Wisconsin by Nursing Process
Carroll’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is currently ranked (2026) as the top BSN program in Wisconsin by Nursing Process, an online resource that helps nursing students explore education and career options to make better choices. The organization says that nursing schools noted in their list of “Best BSN Program in Every State” provide students with rigorous high-quality employable BSN education, and schools that have a history of excellent NCLEX-RN Pass rates and terrific overall reputations.
Nursing Schools Almanac Names Carroll #1 BSN Program in Wisconsin
We are proud to share that Nursing Schools Almanac has recognized Carroll for having the #1 BSN program in the state of Wisconsin. This is an incredible honor and shows how our Pioneers keep innovating and making a difference.
WalletHub.com | College & University Rankings
Wallet Hub ranked Carroll within the top 315 universities and among the best 40% of Midwest institutions. The website measured nearly 800 colleges and universities across the country, examining metrics that ranged from student-faculty ratio to graduation rate to post-attendance median salary.
BestColleges.com | Best Colleges in Wisconsin
The website BestColleges.com ranks schools across the country on academic quality and affordability, using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and rates Carroll among the top 20 universities in Wisconsin. Schools listed in the site’s rankings demonstrate “a commitment to high-quality education for their students,“ according to the website.
Niche.com | Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
The website Niche ranks Carroll among the best colleges in many categories. Within WIsconsin, Carroll ranks No. 5 in Nursing, No. 6 in Best Campuses, No. 7 in Food, No. 10 in Safety and No. 11 in best Dorms. In the U.S. rankings, Carroll is 54th for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, as well as in the top 40% of Nursing, Campus and Dorms.
AccountingEdu.org
Carroll is one of two schools in the state of Wisconsin selected by the website as offering the best value in an accounting degree program. The website examined first-time pass rates for the CPA exam and then examined other factors to determine the best value in a private school and public school.
