Carthage College (Carthage)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Kenosha, WI that costs an average of $26,444 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 66% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitSmall city2,660 undergraduates
Cost of Carthage
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $52,599 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $41,000 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,500 |
| Books and supplies | $500 |
| Average net price after aid | $26,444 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $22,941 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $22,395 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $22,411 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $25,748 |
| $110,001+ | $28,731 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Carthage's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,150 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–25 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 66% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $52,464 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,594 |
| Rank in Wisconsin (earnings) | 19th of 36 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $23,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $264 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 88% |
Majors and programs at Carthage
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (49)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 117 | $77,504 | $26,999 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 42 | $68,025 | $20,365 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 37 | $60,945 | $25,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 120 | $60,782 | $24,478 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 70 | $59,570 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | 125 | $54,811 | $25,000 |
| Economics | 31 | $46,805 | $19,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 21 | $46,796 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 48 | $46,420 | $23,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 28 | $45,037 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 51 | $42,331 | $23,249 |
| English Language and Literature | 21 | $41,845 | — |
| History | 27 | $41,742 | — |
| Psychology | 66 | $40,829 | $23,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 26 | $37,969 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 31 | $36,982 | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 48 | $36,119 | $23,500 |
| Biology | 60 | $36,081 | $23,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 44 | $35,989 | $23,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 20 | $34,275 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 24 | — | $26,000 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Data Science | 17 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 13 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 11 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 30 | — | — |
| Music | 40 | — | $27,000 |
| Philosophy | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 22 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Social Work | 24 | — | $26,000 |
| Sociology | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 24 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 26 | $75,884 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 68 | $54,939 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | — | — |
| Education | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 46 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee | $27,027 | 59% | $92,761 |
| Carroll University | Waukesha | $24,205 | 67% | $64,501 |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon | $29,239 | 78% | $61,992 |
| Saint Norbert College | De Pere | $28,822 | 86% | $62,317 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton | $22,758 | 64% | $59,025 |
| Viterbo University | La Crosse | $22,797 | 72% | $65,641 |
| Lakeland University | Plymouth | $23,722 | 86% | $61,368 |
| Edgewood University | Madison | $28,487 | 76% | $64,869 |
About Carthage
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenosha, WI |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,660 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | carthage.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Carthage's acceptance rate?
Carthage College admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,150 on the SAT.
How much does Carthage cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $52,599 a year (tuition and fees: $41,000). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,444 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,941.
How much do Carthage graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $59,594 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 36 similar colleges in Wisconsin. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,504 a year after graduation).
What is Carthage's graduation rate?
66% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.