Carthage College Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
84.15%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.49%
Freshmen Enrollment
732
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,112 students have applied and 6,638 students have allowed to admit to Carthage College (Acceptance rate: 81.83%). Carthage's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.03 % where 732 students have finally enrolled out of 6,638 admitted students.
Carthage acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Lawrence University and Saint Norbert College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.12%).
Carthage enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.44%).
How to Apply to Carthage College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Carthage. Carthage offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.carthage.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.carthage.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.carthage.edu/admissions/afford/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.carthage.edu/admissions/costs-scholarships-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.carthage.edu/admissions/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.carthage.edu/about/offices-services/registrar/student-right-to-know/#:~:text=The Student Right-to-Know,College graduation rate is 62%25. |
| Disability Service | www.carthage.edu/academics/advising-support/learning-accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Carthage and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Carthage College is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Carthage College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,214). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | 1,100 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,214 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin | 1,117 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Carthage College, 150 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 980 | 1,100 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Carthage College, 293 students submitted ACT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 24 | 27 |
Carthage Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Carthage College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |