Carthage College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
4-year Private university
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Overview

Carthage College is a private institution established in 1847 with suburban setting located at Kenosha. It is ranked 32 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#32 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Kenosha, Wisconsin
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1847
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,559 Undergraduates
Website http://www.carthage.edu/

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$49,548
Cost of Attendance
$35,473
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,550
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,550
Room and Board Fees $12,950
$37,348 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$35 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.3 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

78 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
29
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$27,792 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$20,383 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $49,548
72% Students with need received Financial Aid
19.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Presidential Scholarship Program
Total Worth $29,000 per year to full tuition.
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on leadership skills and academic strength
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 3
Business Scholarship
Total Worth full tuition per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on leadership skills and academic strength
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 3
Kenosha Scholarship
Total Worth full tuition per year
Eligibility Kenosha residents
Minimum Criteria Based on leadership skills and academic strength
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 3

Other Scholarships

Modern Languages Scholarship
Total Worth $29,000 per year
Details Up to ten scholarships awarded to students majoring in Chinese , French , German, Japanese or Spanish . Renewable for 4 years . Candidates must apply to Carthage and return the completed Modern Languages Scholarship application postmarked no later than Dec. 3.
Fine Arts Scholarships
Total Worth $500-$13,000 per year
Details Awarded to admitted students who excel in visual and performing arts. Scholarships are awarded through competitive audition and/or portfolio review. Recipients are required to participate in department activities through service and creative work.
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Students

2,559 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
78% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years