Total Enrollment 3,121
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Carthage College

http://www.carthage.edu
2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140-1994
(262) 551-8500

Seeking truth, building strength, inspiring service—together

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student
3% or lessView note
 
School Costs

At Carthage College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 87.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,503), and 79% receive loans ($5,931 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,750. Off campus it is around $7,750.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Carthage College is $25,664 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,338 people applied to Carthage College. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (76.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 15.0% accepted (18.0% male and 13.0% female)

Of the 3,031 undergraduate students at Carthage College, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 99.0% of the 90 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     20.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     42.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     42.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     55.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1st
Admissions Office Phone 262-551-6000
Admissions Office Email admissions@carthage.edu
Admissions Office Address 2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140-1994
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.carthage.edu/admissions/apply/
Admissions Website http://www.carthage.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.carthage.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Carthage College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Carthage College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Asian Studies/Civilization 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 31
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 31
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 124
Accounting 20
Business Administration and Management, General 84
Finance, General 1
Marketing Research 19
Communication, journalism, and related programs 18
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
Education 29 24
Art Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 29
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
Reading Teacher Education 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 16
English Language and Literature, General 16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 11 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 2
Japanese Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2
Athletic Training/Trainer 2
History 10
History, General 10
Legal professions and studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mathematics and statistics 12
Mathematics, General 12
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3
Neuroscience 3
Natural resources and conservation 6
Environmental Science 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 33
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 33
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 22
Chemistry, General 13
Physics, Other 9
Psychology 20
Psychology, General 20
Public administration and social service professions 12
Social Work 12
Security and protective services 19
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 19
Social sciences 39
Economics, Other 2
Geography 5
International Economics 9
Political Science and Government, General 13
Social Sciences, General 6
Sociology 4
Visual and performing arts 30
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
Graphic Design 8
Music, General 12
 
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