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Carthage College is a private, liberal arts college located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. It was established by German Lutherans in the year 1847. The college awards degrees with majors in more than 30 areas of study. The college also offers a joint Executive MBA and Master of Social Work degree, which is awarded by Loyola University Chicago.
Carthage College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college is a member of the Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The teams are nicknamed the Red Men. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. The student body is impressive and includes a large number of international students.
Carthage College is found in Kenosha, WI. Kenosha is a medium-sized suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Evangelical Lutheran Church identity. Carthage College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
The range of program offerings available from Carthage College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music.
Admission to Carthage College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 610.
Carthage College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,778 in 2007 at the school.
Carthage College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Carthage College values student athletics, and belongs to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
More complete details are provided below.
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Dr
Kenosha, WI 53140-1994
General Phone: (262) 551-8500
http://www.carthage.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 111 | business management, accounting, marketing research, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | English, Spanish language, history, political science, international economics, Romance languages and literature, sociology, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 80 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, English teaching, art education, reading teaching, science teaching, special education |
| Law | 37 | legal assistant |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry, physics courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 24 | communication studies, public relations, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Design | 15 | design and applied arts |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Medicine | 4 | neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Carthage College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 469 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 37 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 7 |
In 2007, Carthage College had a total enrollment of 2,778 students (2,446 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 63% |
| Wisconsin | 28% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Carthage College offers campus housing for 1,524 of its 2,446 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kenosha, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,687 | 3,611 | 77% | 687 | 19% |
| Men | 2,010 | 1,536 | 76% | 334 | 22% |
| Women | 2,677 | 2,075 | 78% | 353 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,000 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Carthage College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383900)
Carthage College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $75,104 | 11 | $68,518 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $62,785 | 16 | $61,119 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $51,176 | 22 | $47,541 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 86 | $62,308 | 49 | $56,684 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing Research
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carthage College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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