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Carthage College

2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI 53140

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Carthage College School Description

The College is committed to providing a strong foundation in the liberal arts for all its students, whatever their academic majors or career objectives are. This foundation is a basis for cultivating free men and women. With this commitment and conviction, the College offers select, high-quality majors in career-oriented fields, in the disciplines of the arts, humanities, and sciences.

As a college of the Christian tradition affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Carthage seeks to provide opportunities for men and women to serve others in the world and in the church.

Carthage is a private college of the liberal arts and sciences, affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Carthage's picturesque campus on the Lake Michigan shore is home to approximately 2,375 full-time and 720 part-time students.

Carthage awards the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in more than 30 subject areas, and the Master of Education degree. Carthage also hosts the joint Executive MBA and Master of Social Work degree awarded by Loyola University Chicago.

The Carthage faculty comprises nearly 100 scholars, 90 percent of whom hold the doctorate or other terminal degree. Carthage was founded in 1847.

Carthage boasts a long-standing commitment to educating the whole person by nourishing the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical dimensions of students' lives.

Students can get to know each other, exchange ideas, or just socialize in one of the popular gathering places, such as WOH's Place. Whether students choose to live in the residence halls or commute to Carthage, many friendships begin through involvement in campus activities.

Popular student activities include live entertainment and films, as well as special events orgainized by the Student Activities Board or one of the many student organizations on campus.

Once a city park, the campus is lush with stately oaks and has a sandy beach. You can explore the campus and surrounding areas on foot, bicycle, or inline skates using an extensive path system.

The neighboring community of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a former manufacturing center that rapidly is becoming a residential and resort destination attracting young families from throughout the Midwest. You can look forward to internship and employment opportunities with nearby companies such as Abbott Laboratories, Accenture Consulting, Jockey International, SC Johnson, Kraft Foods, McDonald's Corporation, and Snap-on Incorporated. If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, many opportunities are available to Carthage graduates within local school systems.

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Carthage College

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Carthage College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin midway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the campus is on the shore of Lake Michigan and is home to 2,375 full-time and 720 part-time students.

Carthage awards the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in more than 30 subject areas, and the Master of Education degree. Carthage also hosts the joint Executive MBA and Master of Social Work degrees awarded by Loyola University Chicago.

The Carthage faculty comprises nearly 100 scholars, 90 percent of whom hold the doctorate or other terminal degree.

History

German Lutherans founded Carthage in 1847 in Hillsboro, Illinois as The Literary and Theological Institute of the Lutheran Church of the Far West. In 1852 the college moved to Springfield, Illinois and operated under the name Illinois State University. However, the college closed in 1869 due to budgetary reasons. In 1870 the college was reopened as Carthage College in Carthage, Illinois. Due to dwindling enrollment numbers during the 1950s, Carthage decided to open another campus in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1962, intending to eventually relocate the college there. The Wisconsin and Illinois campuses ran simultaneously until 1964, when the Illinois campus closed its doors and the college and its old traditions were moved to Wisconsin. This was the cause of much discontent among students at the Illinois campus who were long under the impression that the Illinois and Wisconsin campuses would both be operated by Carthage. In the last five years, a new state of the art library (Hedberg Library) and athletic center (Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center) have been opened, and the campus welcomed a renovation of the old library which turned it into the Clausen Center for World Business. In the new student village overlooking Lake Michigan, The Oaks, residences feature semi-private suites, cooking facilities, and media lounges on each floor. Currently there are three completed "Oaks buildings" with a fourth under construction.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascots:
Redmen (men), Lady Reds (women)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,597
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 25,000
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Carthage College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Carthage College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 78%
Other 14%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 3%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 70%
In-State 30%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 58%
Wisconsin 30%
Minnesota 3%
Michigan 2%
Indiana 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 64%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
Track (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)

Carthage College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 25,000    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,193 28%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,315 19%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 9,207 98%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,325 83%  
Any Aid:
   98%  

Carthage College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 77% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 6%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 610
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Carthage College

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Question: Anyone know about Carthage College?

Is it a good school, is it highly selective? What ACT and GPA do they look for? Is there a percentage of Black People there ?
13 months ago
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Best Answer

Carthage is considered selective. Each application is reviewed individually. For fall 2008, the average ACT score of incoming classes is around 24 and the average GPA is round 3.3/4.0 or so. Applications are increasing annually, and the school is becoming more selective as a result. About 85-90% of Carthage students are white, non-hispanic, which is very typical for a private liberal arts college. Carthage does have a number of diversity organizations on campus, such as Black Student Union (BSU), United Women of Color, Gospel Messengers, Sigma Omega Sigma sorority, and a hip hop dance team. These organizations are open to students of all races, but are predominately populated by African American students. The campus is breathtaking, located on the shore of Lake Michigan. The location, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, also provides a variety of internship and cultural opportunties. There has been a building boom on campus in recent years, with the addition of many modern facilities (library, athletic center, residence halls, a planned student center). I'm a Carthage alumnus, so I'll admit that I'm biased. But I think Carthage is definitely worth including on your college search list. More info on majors, sports, etc., at http://www.carthage.edu/admissions
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Question: What are the names of Carthage college dorms in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

42 months ago
Bob
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Best Answer

Johnson, Swenson and Denhart

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