Campus & Student Life at Carthage College

Home to about 2,637 undergraduates in 2020, Carthage is a small, private college located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Carthage offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Carthage can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Carthage Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Carthage College is Affiliated With the Evangelical Lutheran Church Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Evangelical Lutheran Church Colleges and Universities.

Carthage Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Carthage. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Carthage Disability Services.

Carthage for the Military

While not a "service academy", Carthage does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Carthage Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Carthage for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Carthage College

Carthage offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Carthage College

Carthage has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,637 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,554 (96.9%). Part-time attendance was 83 (3.1%).

Carthage College is Ranked #594 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Carthage receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Carthage #594 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Carthage by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Carthage Diversity Guide.

Carthage College Competes in the NCAA

Carthage has a total of 673 student athletes, 418 men and 255 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Carthage College Athletics