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Carthage College

Carthage

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140-1994

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Carthage College is a private institution in Kenosha with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1113, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,950 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,813.

Established
1847
Motto
Seeking truth. Building strength. Inspiring service. Together.
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Type
Private college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
1113SAT Avg
2,628Students
13:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$56,950Earnings 10yr
$24,813Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Carthage College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1113

Reading & WritingMid: 550
490605
MathMid: 540
510600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1113

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,500
Room & Board$12,950
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$47,980
Average Net Price$24,813
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,307
$30–48K$20,228
$48–75K$22,692
$75–110K$25,465
$110K+$27,527

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,813

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (77)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,628
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 7%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.5%
Freshman Retention81.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,116
8 Years$51,288
10 Years$56,950

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,400
Men
$57,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#4

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from WI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
29 mi(50 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
52 mi(90 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
215 mi(373 min)

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