- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite
- Average net price: $24,962 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Carthage College reported: an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Carthage College reviews each application.
Carthage College GPA requirements
Carthage College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Carthage College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Carthage College acceptance rate
Carthage College admitted 6,771 of 7,777 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Carthage College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with 2,675 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Carthage College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 19 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Carthage College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Carthage College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,962 a year at Carthage College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Carthage College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Carthage College admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Carthage College?
Carthage College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Carthage College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Carthage College admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Carthage College?
Carthage College's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,771 of 7,777 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Carthage College's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Carthage College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 20–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Carthage College?
Check Carthage College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Carthage College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Carthage College?
A lot: Carthage College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Carthage College?
Yes. Carthage College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Carthage College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,962 a year at Carthage College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Carthage College consider legacy status?
No. Carthage College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Carthage College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Carthage CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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