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Carthage College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate87.1%

At Carthage, the 87% acceptance rate means your focus should be on fit, cost, and whether you can stay on track, not just getting admitted. Since it is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it strengthens your record, and emphasize strong grades, clear course choices, and a thoughtful reason for choosing Carthage.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Carthage College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Carthage College enrolls about 2,675 undergraduates. Carthage has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Kenosha, WI

Undergrad Enrollment2,675

Freshman Retention73%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Carthage College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Carthage, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Carthage does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so choose a fall retake only if scores will arrive before your admission application deadline rather than using the February 1 financial aid priority deadline as your testing target.

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What you'll actually pay

Carthage is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $38,750, with 53% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $4,766. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$38,750

Room and Board$13,450

Average Merit Award$4,766

Application Fee$35

Students on Aid53%

Average Aid Package$26,827

Average Debt at Grad$56,927

Carthage College’s listed cost of attendance is about $52,200, including $38,750 in tuition and fees and $13,450 for room and board. About 53% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $26,827. The average merit award is $4,766, so need-based aid may be important for many families. Graduates leave with an average debt of $56,927.