Overview
FOUR YEARS. LIFETIME IMPACT.
Widely recognized for excellence, Carthage College emphasizes discovery and exploration. At Carthage, you will uncover new passions as you gain practical experience and marketable skills. You will study under expert faculty dedicated to your success. You will realize that there are many paths to a successful career, and boundless ways that you can impact the world. And you’ll do it all with breathtaking lake views in the heart of the thriving Milwaukee-to-Chicago corridor.
Undergraduate students choose from more than 75 subject areas, including high-demand fields like nursing, engineering, and urban education. Carthage also offers master’s degree programs in business, sports management, product management, music, athletic training and education.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$22,550
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1161
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $36,500 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,500 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,535
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,586
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,344
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
16%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3295
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,586
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,780,268
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,168,683
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,897
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,441
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,045
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
8112
Students Applied
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
40%
Submitting ACT
20%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1161
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,667
Total Number of Undergrads
2,559
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
73
Faculty Overview
0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
25
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
26%
Student Organizations
115
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
70%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
68%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Firebirds
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
Total Male Athletes
502
Total Female Athletes
256
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Carthage College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,100
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Madison
Rockford
Top 5 Employers
Kenosha Unified School District
Racine Unified School District
Abbott
AbbVie
SC Johnson
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Sales
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am learning very much at Carthage College. This is a small school with very few students. I am very glad that I chose to come to this school because of the small amount of students. I have learned so much mainly because the teachers are able to meet with each student and greatly help them outside of class. My professors know me by name and they know my learning ability. That is why I feel that I am learning so much
Joshua from Kenosha, WI
Carthage College is probably one of the best small-private liberal arts schools in the Nation. Carthage prides itself on hiring the best teaching staff possible in order to help supplement students learning experiences. With small classes of at least 20 to *30 *(maximum), you get more of a personal attention with your classes and professors.
Mac from Olympia Fields, IL
The classes at Carthage are all taught by professors who truly care about their student's learning. The Hedberg Library offers a large selection of books on basically any topic that one could imagine. The Heritage classes allows for a good amount of learning and discussion on several topics.
Tyler from Kenosha, WI
Carthage College is a great place to further one's education. The small class size allows each student to get to know each professor on a name to name basis. I have found that the professors are more than willing to help students; the student must express this need for help and be willing to come in outside of class. There are tutoring sessions offered for classes, which are at no extra cost to students.
Jensena from Portage, WI
I like the liberal arts aspect of Carthage College. I have been able to try many different types of classes that help me to know what I am interested in studying. They are very good at leading students in the right direction.
Kimberly from Chicago, IL
Carthage is about meeting new people and feeding off others ideas and outlooks on life. In most traditional colleges an intellectual development is highly stressed, but here you are encouraged to grow spiritually , socially, and emotionally into a vibrant contributor to society. Last if all students are heavily guided with classes but taught to enjoy the relaxed setting the college creates.
Alicia from Zion, IL
The professors here are incredibly helpful and really want to see you do well, which is why they try to make themselves available for questions or just for a chat. Since there are fewer students in the classes themselves, your questions can be heard, and you will probably learn more than if you were stuck in a giant lecture hall. In addition to the sizes, there is the substance of the learning, which is phenomenal. I have learned quite a bit in my classes, and, because it is a liberal arts school, I have had the opportunity to try out other types of classes as well.
Annie from MN
Every professor I have had so far has been fantastic. They are willing to work with every student who needs help, they take time in class to answer questions, and they teach the material in an efficient and easy to understand method.
Brianna from Geneva, IL
The campus is a very beautiful place to be. Small student body but everyone seemed very friendly. Staff and students are very forward about wanting to help you.
Jasmine from Chicago, IL
Carthage College is an extraordinary college providing extraordinary experiences. As a freshman I'm able to play competitive athletics in first rate athletic facilities, conduct research in biology, and travel abroad, while getting to know great people, enjoying good food, feeling safe, and having profesors that really care; I can't imagine going anywhere else; I definitely made the right choice!
Luci
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