Carthage College
Founded in 1847, Carthage College is located on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Home to nearly 3,000 total students, Carthage blends the best liberal arts and sciences traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from distinguished faculty.
At Carthage, we embolden passionate and compassionate students to pursue knowledge in all its forms, to seek deeper connections with people and purpose, and to use their optimism and creativity to make a positive imprint on a world that needs them now more than ever.
At Carthage, we embolden passionate and compassionate students to pursue knowledge in all its forms, to seek deeper connections with people and purpose, and to use their optimism and creativity to make a positive imprint on a world that needs them now more than ever.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Apply as a first year student if you are currently attending high school or have graduated from high school and have not taken college courses *after* high school.
Transfer
Apply as a transfer student if you have taken any college courses *after* high school.
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Additional information
The road map to finance the investment in a college education can be complicated. That’s why we’re here to help. 100% of Carthage students receive grant and scholarship assistance — the type that does not require repayment — including more than $2 million annually from competitive scholarships. And that’s just the beginning. Read more about our scholarships and scholarship deadlines below.
Remember: To maximize the ability to receive financial aid, apply for admission and aid early.
Remember: To maximize the ability to receive financial aid, apply for admission and aid early.
Visit us
Carthage is open for visits Monday-Friday year-round and on most Saturdays during the school year.
During my visits to Carthage, I found the small class sizes, student-focused education, and close-knit community I had been searching for. It truly reminded me of and felt just like home. I know I made the right choice.