Applying to Carthage

Acceptance RateSAT Median
84.15% 1,100
Carthage College's acceptance rate is 84.15% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,044 students applied and 6,769 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Carthage.
Carthage's acceptance rate places 16th out of 37 Wisconsin colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 22 at Carthage. Carthage's SAT score ranks 10th out of 13 Wisconsin colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Carthage, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Carthage College is 84.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.49%. 4,009 men and 4,035 women applied to Carthage and 3,285 men and 3,484 women students were accepted.
Among them, 350 men and 428 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Carthage.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Carthage
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants8,0444,0094,03500
Admitted6,7693,2853,48400
Enrolled77835042800
Acceptance Rate 84.15%81.94%86.34%--
Yield 11.49%10.65%12.28%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Carthage College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 123 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 220 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Carthage.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 550 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 605 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Carthage. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Carthage College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Carthage
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total100011001205
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490550605
SAT Math510550600
ACT Composite192226
ACT Math192326
ACT English192326
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Carthage College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 778 first-year students enrolled in Carthage. The proportion of full-time students is 99.87% and part-time students is 0.13%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.99% and women students is 55.01%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Carthage.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Carthage
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total77835042800
Full-time77734942800
Part-time11000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Carthage. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carthage College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Carthage Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Carthage College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Carthage.
Admission Information for Applying to Carthage
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$35
Graduate Application Fees$35
Admission Informationwww.carthage.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.carthage.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master
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