Carthage
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Carthage College (Carthage)
About this school
Carthage is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded in 1847 in Hillsboro, Ill., it moved to its present location in 1962. Its 90-acre campus is located beside Lake Michigan, 30 miles from Milwaukee and 60 miles from Chicago.
- www.carthage.edu
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
119
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,748
- Men:1,216 (44.3%)
- Women:1,532 (55.7%)
Location
Admission Information (Carthage)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Carthage College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | 3 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Recommended | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2001 Alford Park Drive |
City, State, Zip | Kenosha, WI 53140 |
Phone | (262) 551-8500 |
Fax | (262) 551-5762 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | - |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for some freshmen |
Other | Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 68% of 7,649 applicants were admitted |
Women | 68% of 4,658 applicants were admitted |
Men | 68% of 2,991 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 786 (15%) of 5,186 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 427 (14%) of 3,153 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 359 (18%) of 2,033 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.29 |
375 And Above | 21% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 15% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 21% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 8% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 10% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 43% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 46% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Carthage)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $43,550 (73.02146210596915%)
- Room & Board: - $11,990 (20.103957075788063%)
- Other Expences: - $1,200 (2.0120724346076457%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,900 (4.862508383635144%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Carthage College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003839 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 671 (92.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 564 (84.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 564 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 86 (15.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $18,778 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 564 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,223 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 465 (82.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,525 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 75 (13.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 156 (21.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,343 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,172 (87.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,855 (85.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,855 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 264 (14.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $18,268 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,854 (99.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,416 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,558 (84.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,784 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 219 (11.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 571 (23.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,564 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 80% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $29,075 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 22.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $4,000 |
Academics & Instruction (Carthage)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
164
Part-Time Faculty
184
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
43%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 39% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 41% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 22% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 40% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 37% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 819,753 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 275 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Carthage College provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
78.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
53.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
59.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
60.0%
Programs & Majors (Carthage)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (50)
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- International Economics
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Education
Online Degrees
Engineering, occupational therapy with Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study (9)
- Art Education
- Counselor Education
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English Education
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
Campus Life (Carthage)
Location & Geography
Population
99,889
Nearest Metropolitan Area
72 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Chicago, Milwaukee
Weather
Temperature | 11.6 average low in January, 74.9 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 30 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee |
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Kenosha |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Kenosha |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
66% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
34%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Redmen; Lady Reds |
School Colors | Red, white, and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Carthage College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,596
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,748
Women
1,532
Men
1,216
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.1% Asian
- 6.4% Black/African-American
- 8.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 73.2% White
- 4.9% Unknown
International Students
1.1% from 8 countries
Average Age
Number of Graduate Students
119