Carthage College

Carthage College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Carthage College was founded in 1847 and now enrolls around 2,767 students a year, including 2,641 undergrads. Carthage College offers housing for up to 1,775 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Carthage College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Carthage College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Carthage College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Carthage College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Carthage College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Carthage College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Carthage College on the Student Life page.

2021 Carthage College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	4-1-4 (2 long terms separated by a month-long mini-term)
Overall Acceptance Rate	77%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	44%
Tuition	$33,000

Is Carthage College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Carthage College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Carthage College

It is moderately difficult to get into Carthage College. The acceptance rate at Carthage College is 77%. Last year, 7,099 students applied to Carthage College and 5,440 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Carthage College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Carthage College, around 79% return for their sophomore year. Carthage College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 62%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Carthage College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Carthage College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $54,496 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Carthage College. Based on this information, how does Carthage College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Carthage College a good school for you?

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Where is Carthage College Located?

Carthage College is located in the suburban setting of Kenosha, Wisconsin, less than an hour from Chicago and Milwaukee.

If you want to see Carthage College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Kenosha, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Mitchell International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Carthage College and Kenosha are like without leaving home.

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