School Overview
Carthage College is owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a mainstreet Protestant denomination. It is based in the city of Kenosha, in the state of Wisconsin, about half way between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. Carthage is primarily an undergraduate liberal arts college that offers bachelor’s degrees. However, it does offer one master’s degree program in education. With roughly 2,400 full-time students and an additional 900 part-time students, Carthage is considered a mid-size college.
Carthage is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges to award the Bachelor of Arts. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in over 40 academic fields of study and several career-oriented disciplines. The college also offers a Master of Education degree designed for aspiring educators and teachers. Through a partnership with Loyola University Chicago (a private Jesuit university) Carthage students may also pursue a master’s degree in Social Work.
The college has a faculty of about 150, most of which have a doctorate or terminal degree in their field of expertise.
General Information
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Admission Office 2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140-1994 (262) 551-6000 (800) 351-4058 Fax: (262) 551-5762 [email protected] Contact: Bradley Andrews Vice President for Enrollment and Student Life |
Main Address 2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140 (262) 551-8500 www.carthage.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,529 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 76% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Asian Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications and media studies B Communications Technologies Graphic Communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Neuroscience B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Correctional Facilities Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Carthage College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (262) 551-8500 |
| Website: | www.carthage.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.carthage.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI 53140-1994 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,742 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 60% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,723 (99% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $45,100 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $45,100 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $29,223 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Carthage College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Carthage College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 4 | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 57 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Carthage College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $45,100 |
| Out-of-state | $45,100 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $45,100 |
| Out-of-state | $45,100 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 761 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 751 | 99% | $29,223 |
| Student loan aid | 595 | 78% | $8,761 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,642 | 96% | $27,893 |
| Federal student loans | 2,333 | 84% | $6,729 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Carthage College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Carthage College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 7,018 | 2,515 | 4,503 | Percent admitted | 100% | 67% | 68% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 12% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Carthage College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,742 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,638 |
| Graduate enrollment | 104 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Carthage College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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