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Overview of Carthage College

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Quick Facts

3,144 students

69% admitted

$31,300 tuition/year

  • 2,532 full time
  • 612 part time
  • 1,207 men full time
  • 1,325 women full time
  • 6,919 applied
  • 4,806 admitted
  • 685 enrolled
  • $31,300 out of state
  • N/A fees
  • $8,150 room & board
  • $1,600 books

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At a Glance

Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church
Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Mid-size suburb
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Four-one-four plan
3,144 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • mrswillow
  • 0
  • “It's an either you like it or you don't kind of school. Since it's a small campus, it's very full of cliques just like high school. It takes less than…”

  • Jul-05-2012 » Read More
  • Alicia from Zion, IL
  • 0
  • “Carthage is about meeting new people and feeding off others ideas and outlooks on life. In most traditional colleges an intellectual development is highly stressed, but here you are encouraged…”

  • Mar-19-2012 » Read More
  • Kimberly from Chicago, IL
  • 0
  • “I like the liberal arts aspect of Carthage College. I have been able to try many different types of classes that help me to know what I am interested…”

  • May-18-2012 » Read More
  • Kiley from Pecatonica, IL
  • 0
  • “Carthage is a wonderful small college and really uses the size to its advantage. The professors are wonderful and it truly adds to a college experience.…”

  • Jan-09-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Angelie-Marie from St. Francis, WI
  • Dec-29-2011 I am a current student here

    I enjoy that it is a small college. I also particularly enjoy the atmosphere of the lake in the summer and fall. Its a beautiful campus and I enjoy being outdoors. It is also quite peaceful. Not only that but for the most part the professors are friendly and enjoyable as well as the students.

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  • 5
  • Alison from Stoughton, WI
  • Dec-06-2011 I am a current student here

    I love the small size of the campus. Its nice because I just need to walk down to our new Union and I will very likely see someone I know either from class or just a friend. The setting of the campus is great, and is relaxing, despite the extreme cold of the winter. I love the students, and ALL of the buildings are well kept and nice, because they spend money on that and so we get buildings that are not falling apart and that look nice.

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  • 5
  • Annie from MN
  • Aug-24-2011 I am a current student here

    The scenery is gorgeous; I had a fantastic lake view from my dorm in my freshman year. There is also a lot to do on campus; nearly every weekend there is some type of event happening, whether it be a movie, a play, a comedian, a concert, etc. If there isn't something going on, you can always catch the Metra to Chicago or just get together with friends. Otherwise, getting involved in some of the many organizations on campus can help fill in that extra down time as well.

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  • 5
  • Carly, IL
  • Jun-30-2011 I am a current student here

    There are many opportunities at Carthage. Not only in the clubs, extracurriculars, and greek like but there are movie nights, comedians, and fun events planned on the weekend courtesy of C.A.B. Plus tons of famous people have came to Carthage and performed. In addition the tickets are only 10 bucks for students. SUCH A DEAL!

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  • 5
  • Morgan from Berlin, WI
  • Jun-30-2011 I am a current student here

    Not only is it beautiful, but the people are wonderful. I have not met a single grumpy or unfriendly person in all of my times at the college or at college events, and I've been there a lot! I'm betting that I will just fall in love with the campus and enjoy every minute of it! (Even more so, because I already adore the campus)

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