Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003839
- Phone: (262) 547-1211
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
68.00%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,380Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Carthage College (Carthage)
100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI
Carthage, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Carthage College.
Areas of study available at Carthage College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Communications And Journalism
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Carthage score in-between 22 to 27 on the ACT. Carthage has an admissions rate of 69% of which only 14% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Students attending Carthage may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Carthage Red Men participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to get more about Carthage can check out their website at http://www.carthage.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Carthage College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Carthage College is around 2,900 students, with undergraduate students making up about 96% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $45,000-$54,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $600 to $710 per unit
- The average estimated cost for room and board is listed to be around $15,000
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $28,384 |
Receiving Student Loans | 79% | $8,705 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Carthage College may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1979)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Carthage is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Track and Field (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Carthage College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Accounting (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Geography (B)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Voice and Opera (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Carthage College.
- Lake Forest College in Grayslake, IL (26 miles away)
- Alverno College in Greenfield, WI (26 miles away)
- Trinity International University - Illinois in Palos Heights, IL (29 miles away)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College in La Crosse, WI (30 miles away)
- Ottawa University - Milwaukee in West Palm Beach, FL (32 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main Wisconsin colleges & universities profile page
- Compare other Wisconsin private colleges
- Find out what other Bible and Christian Colleges are located in Wisconsin
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003839
- Phone: (262) 547-1211
- School Homepage