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Carthage College is found in Kenosha, Wisconsin. 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 design, music, mathematics, and business and management.
Admission to Carthage College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,699 in 2005 at Carthage College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Carthage College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (262) 551-6000
Financial Aid Phone: (262) 551-6001
http://www.carthage.edu
Carthage College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 106 | business management, marketing research, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | English, history, sociology, political science, social services, Spanish language, international economics, geography, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | elementary school teaching, education courses, school counseling, reading teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | exercise science, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, physical science courses, physics courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Design | 19 | design and applied arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, public relations |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion, philosophy |
| Medicine | 4 | neuroscience |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Carthage College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 396 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 5 |
In 2005, Carthage College had a total enrollment of 2,699 students (2,363 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 62% |
| Wisconsin | 27% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Carthage College offers campus housing for 1,389 of its 2,363 (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 | 4,000 | 3,036 | 76% | 603 | 20% |
| Men | 1,698 | 1,252 | 74% | 283 | 23% |
| Women | 2,302 | 1,784 | 78% | 320 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (262) 551-6000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,680 |
Financial Aid:
Carthage College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (262) 551-6001
Carthage College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $70,614 | 8 | $62,245 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $56,727 | 9 | $52,837 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $48,728 | 22 | $41,950 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $58,097 | 39 | $48,625 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Geography
History, General
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
Public Relations/Image Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
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 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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