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Carthage College

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · City · 2,660 students
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$26,565
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$56,950
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
87%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Situated directly on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Carthage College is best known for its stunning waterfront campus and its deeply personal, student-centered approach to the liberal arts. The college boasts highly regarded programs in nursing, business, education, and the natural sciences, notably offering exceptional undergraduate research opportunities through its unique partnership with NASA’s Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Students thrive in an active, close-knit campus culture defined by Division III athletic pride, over 130 student organizations, and a supportive, collaborative community. A signature element of the Carthage experience is its distinctive "J-Term" (January Term), which gives students a dedicated month to focus on a single intensive course, participate in hands-on projects, or study abroad.

Wikipedia:Carthage College is a private college in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1847, it is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Carthage awards bachelor's degrees with majors in more than 75 subject areas and master's degrees in four divisions. Carthage has 150 faculty and enrolls approximately 3,000 students. It is the lead institution for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium.

Location
Kenosha, WI, 53140-1994 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
23 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$38,750
Housing & food (on campus)$13,450
Books & supplies$500
Cost of attendance$50,822
Average net price$26,565
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,750
Housing & food (on campus)$13,450
Books & supplies$500
Cost of attendance$50,822
Average net price$26,565
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,293
$30–48k
$23,630
$48–75k
$22,427
$75–110k
$24,995
$110k+
$29,176
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 26% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,116
10 yrs after entry$56,950
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$11k–$27.8k
90th percentile$35,550
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1150
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 20–25 · E 20–26 · M 18–25

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$80,809
Independent
6%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
18%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Water Polo
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,116
After 10 yrs
$56,950
Marketing62
Business Administration, Management and Operations58
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55
Finance and Financial Management Services39
Biology, General35
Neurobiology and Neurosciences32
Psychology, General30
Music28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods25
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Computer and Information Sciences, General20
Economics20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19
Accounting and Related Services18
Chemistry17
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$165M
Full-time faculty
47%
Faculty salary
$8,981/mo
Teaching spend
$10,242
per student
Federal loans
86%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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