Carthage College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3180 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #891 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #823 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #2 of 2 | In Kenosha |
| #2074 of 2,152 | For Animal Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 2,559
- Graduates
- 108
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.carthage.edu
Carthage College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Carthage College has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 95% | 72% |
| Applicants | 8,112 | 3,467 | 4,645 |
| Admissions | 6,638 | 3,306 | 3,332 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 730 | 333 | 397 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
66 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
150 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Carthage College are 980-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
293 or 40%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Carthage College are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1801 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 402 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 151 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 96 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 86 (3%) |
| Asian | 69 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Carthage College is $26,209 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,172 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,491 |
| $48-75K | $20,806 |
| $75-110K | $21,194 |
| $110K+ | $32,942 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,500 | $33,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,500 | $33,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,500 | $33,450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,817 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,648 |
Carthage College majors
Carthage College has granted 585 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs and 67 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Carthage College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | 5 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | |
| Psychology, General | 40 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 30 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 29 | |
| Accounting | 21 | |
| Finance, General | 21 | |
| Neuroscience | 21 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | |
| Chemistry, General | 14 | |
| Environmental Science | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |
| Sociology, General | 11 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 10 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | |
| Social Work | 9 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Music, General | 7 | 1 |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Voice and Opera | 5 | |
| Geography | 4 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Data Science, General | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Human Services, General | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| International Economics | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 585 | 67 |
Carthage College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 57% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Carthage College has published 1,100 scientific papers with 9,209 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Medicine, Philosophy, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 7 |
| 1996 | 12 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 | 8 |
| 1999 | 12 | 18 |
| 2000 | 6 | 12 |
| 2001 | 10 | 21 |
| 2002 | 7 | 34 |
| 2003 | 13 | 35 |
| 2004 | 11 | 54 |
| 2005 | 9 | 71 |
| 2006 | 13 | 82 |
| 2007 | 16 | 78 |
| 2008 | 19 | 114 |
| 2009 | 18 | 124 |
| 2010 | 30 | 184 |
| 2011 | 25 | 246 |
| 2012 | 28 | 307 |
| 2013 | 45 | 359 |
| 2014 | 73 | 387 |
| 2015 | 49 | 415 |
| 2016 | 70 | 467 |
| 2017 | 56 | 473 |
| 2018 | 66 | 609 |
| 2019 | 59 | 791 |
| 2020 | 76 | 841 |
| 2021 | 73 | 1048 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1047 |
| 2023 | 74 | 1014 |
Carthage College alumni
-
John Hay
- Occupations
- historianwritersecretarypoliticianbiographer
- Biography
-
John Milton Hay was an American statesman and official whose career in government stretched over almost half a century. Beginning as a private secretary and an assistant for Abraham Lincoln, he became a diplomat. He served as United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Hay was also a biographer of Lincoln, and wrote poetry and other literature throughout his life.
-
Laura Kaeppeler
- Enrolled in Carthage College
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in music
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
-
Laura Marie Kaeppeler is an American beauty pageant titleholder crowned Miss America 2012 on January 14, 2012, representing the state of Wisconsin. Kaeppeler was the first woman representing Wisconsin to win Miss America since Terry Meeuwsen won Miss America 1973. She was briefly on the board of directors for the Miss America Organization.
-
Tony D'Souza
- Occupations
- novelistjournalist
- Biography
-
Tony D'Souza is an American novelist, journalist, essayist, reviewer, travel, and short story writer. He has published three novels with the publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt including: Whiteman, The Konkans (2008), and Mule (2011).
-
Kina Collins
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kina Isis Collins is an American community organizer and activist, whose work has focused on issues of gun control, criminal justice reform, and universal healthcare. Collins is a candidate in the 2024 U.S. House election for Illinois' 7th congressional district Democratic primary, and was previously a primary candidate for the same seat in the 2020 and 2022 elections, winning 13.8% and 45.6% of the vote respectively.
General info
| Alternative names | Carthage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1847 |
| Motto | Seeking Truth. Building strength. Inspiring service. Together. |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December-January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 445 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2001 Alford Park Dr Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140-1994 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 2625518500 |