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Carthage is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded in 1847 in Hillsboro, Ill., it moved to its present location in 1962. Its 90-acre campus is located beside Lake Michigan, 30 miles from Milwaukee and 60 miles from Chicago.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,648
Undergraduates
1,176
Men - 44.4%
1,467
Women - 55.4%
108
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
84% of 8,039 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.3
SAT Math
480-600 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
500-600 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
19-26 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$54,285
Tuition and Fees
$36,500
Room and Board
$12,950
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Freshman Award
$27,792
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$53,460
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Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
37%
20-29
39%
30-39
7%
40-49
1%
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Kenosha Population
99,570
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago, Milwaukee
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
68% of all students
Mascot
Redmen; Lady Reds
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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