About Carthage
A Community of Deep Connections.
Founded in 1847, Carthage College is located on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Home to nearly 3,000 total students, Carthage blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from distinguished faculty.
At Carthage, we embolden passionate and compassionate students to pursue knowledge in all its forms, to seek deeper connections with people and purpose, and to use their optimism and creativity to make a positive imprint on a world that needs them now more than ever.
“The professors have been extremely supportive, offering to tutor me one-on-one during office hours and encouraging me to succeed.”
“Carthage’s small class sizes were a huge win for me because I couldn’t imagine learning in a giant lecture hall with a hundred other students.”
“Carthage has 100 percent lived up to my high expectations and given me so many outlets to perform and watch my peers.”
“Carthage cares about its students. There are so many amazing faculty members who go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their students.”
“Carthage is a college that provided me with a great education in multiple areas of study. While most other schools are known for either their music or STEM programs, Carthage has great programs for both.”
“My relationships with faculty have helped me succeed because someone is always in my corner, and they are always willing to help no matter what.”
“My performance experiences at Carthage have been incredible. The shows are run amazingly, and every single director is so fun to work with.”
“Carthage has made it easy to find meaningful opportunities directly on campus and within the community, allowing me to gain hands-on experience while giving back.”
A commitment to Excellence.
A Tradition of Transformation.
Carthage provides students with rare access to uncommon learning opportunities, hands-on experiences, dedicated faculty, caring mentors, and state-of-the-art facilities. Explore, expand, and refine your talents on our inspiring campus, in the largest hub of social, economic, and technological innovation in the Midwest.
- Named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review
- Named a Best Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
- Named a Best Value University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
- No. 6 in the country for student participation in short-term study abroad
- 92% medical school acceptance rate
- Lead institution for NASA research
- Generous scholarships and financial aid, plus a 4-Year Graduation Guarantee
- New high-demand programs like engineering, data science, and sports management
- Strong commitment to equity and inclusion
- Home to The Aspire Program, a comprehensive four-year career development program that ensures all students graduate with the skills they need to succeed after college
Explore Carthage
175 Years of Excellence
At Carthage, we’ve seen 175 years of leaders, makers, and go-getters go out and go forth. We’ve changed our name — and even our location — since we were founded in 1847. But the core of a Carthage education has stayed the same: Our liberal arts foundation provides students with a strong academic, moral, and intellectual compass, so they become perceptive, resourceful, and grounded individuals.
