Carthage College — College Profile

About

Located on an 80-acre arboretum campus directly along the shores of Lake Michigan, Carthage College is a private liberal arts institution recognized for its strong emphasis on undergraduate research, experiential learning, and personalized faculty mentorship. The college features standout academic programs in nursing, education, musical theatre, and space sciences, the latter of which frequently partners with NASA for microgravity and suborbital payload projects. Student life is vibrant and collaborative, anchored by NCAA Division III athletics, active arts organizations, and an immersive January Term (J-Term) that encourages intensive study and global travel. A distinctive hallmark of the Carthage experience is The Aspire Program, a guaranteed four-year career and leadership development framework that connects every student to tailored internships, alumni mentoring, and entrepreneurial skills.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

YoursEveryone

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

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$23,293

$30–48k

$23,630

$48–75k

$22,427

$75–110k

$24,995

$110k+

$29,176

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,419

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

62%

Within 4 yrs

56%

Back for yr 2

73%

Transferred

Pell students: 53.7% · others: 68.7%

8 yrs after starting

66% graduated · 26% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

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

Admit rate

87%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1150

ACT midpoint

Comp 20–25 · E 20–26 · M 18–25

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 86.3% · women 87.6%

Yield: 11.3% of admitted students enroll

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Essay prompts

If Carthage College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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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

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (WI)

36.1%

Out of state

63.4%

International

0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IL 386 · MN 34 · IN 15 · CO 9 · MI 9

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

18%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football

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

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