Carthage College
Kenosha, Wisconsin · Private
Carthage College admitted 87% of 7,614 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1205 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 61% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Carthage College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $35, and Carthage College accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Carthage College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Carthage College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.30 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $53,050 a year. After grants, students paid $24,962 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Carthage College’s acceptance rate?
Carthage College admitted 87% of applicants: 6,635 of 7,614 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Carthage College’s application deadline?
Carthage College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Carthage College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1205, with a median around 1100. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Carthage College’s application fee?
The application fee is $35 for 2026–27, and Carthage College accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Carthage College have supplemental essays?
No. Carthage College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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