Carthage College

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1847

Type of school:

college, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

yes, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Campus enrollment:

2,757 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution

Location description:

in or near a large town (pop. 25,000-75,000)

Application fee:

$25, or for children and grandchildren of alumni/ae

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140

Mailing address:

Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140

Main telephone numbers:

262 551-8500
800 351-4058 (toll free)
262 551-6208 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.carthage.edu

Campus map:

www.carthage.edu/Tour/
index.html

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1103

ACT number:

4571

FAFSA number:

003839

FICE number:

3839

CAMPUS SUMMARY

Since its founding by Lutheran pioneers in 1847, Carthage has been dedicated to a tradition of excellence in liberal arts education and service to humankind. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the college is a private, four-year institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students study the classic works of the arts, humanities, and sciences and at the same time explore how new technologies shape the future.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Brenda Poggendorf,
Vice President for Enrollment

Contacting the office:

262 551-6000
800 351-4058 (toll free)
262 551-5762 (fax)
admissions@carthage.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Priority filing date for fall:

December 11

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

Application fee:

$25, or for children and grandchildren of alumni/ae

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Visit for interview by:

April

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used

School's test preference:

ACT

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

counseling, placement

Dates test scores should be received:

August 15 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 recommended
Lab:	2 recommended
Math:	3 recommended
Science:	3 recommended
Social studies:	3 recommended
Academic electives:	3 recommended
Total:	18 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Audition required of music program applicants.

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

yes

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank considered
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities considered
particular talent/ability considered
character/personal qualities considered
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work considered
work experience considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.2

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

100%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 19%
Top quarter: 43%
Top half: 75%
Bottom half: 25%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

89%

Average SAT I:

542 verbal, 547 math, 1113 combined

Combined SAT I middle 50% range:

930 - 1170

Average ACT:

22 English, 22 math, 24 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

21 - 26

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

97%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

4,495

Number of applicants offered admission:

3,464 (77%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

663 (19%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

89%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

67%

Tuition deposit amount:

$300, refundable May 1

Admission may be deferred:

yes

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in early September.

Calendar system:

4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in September and February.

Number and length of summer sessions:

Two summer sessions, one of two weeks and one of eight weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

business administration/management, social sciences

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

economics, physics, recreational management

Average freshman GPA:

2.66 on a 4.0 scale

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

75%

Student:Faculty ratio:

16:1

Total faculty:

131 men, 79 women, 210 total

Full-time faculty:

86 men, 40 women, 126 total

Part-time faculty:

30 men, 40 women, 70 total

Graduation rate:

56% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

not required for graduation

Physical education is required:

yes

There are religious requirements for graduation:

yes

Minimum GPA required to graduate:

2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Special programs offered:

student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships

Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:

Many minors offered.

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Physical Therapy

Education certifications:

elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education

Cooperative education programs:

engineering, health professions

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

Domestic off-campus semester-away programs:

Washington Semester (American University), Individual Study Abroad /Trips

Study abroad opportunities:

Japan

Other special or unique academic programs:

Heritage Studies, Carthage Symposium, Senior Thesis, Writing Across the Curriculum

Army ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

Navy ROTC:

not offered

Air Force ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

LIST OF MAJORS

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting
Asian Studies
Athletic Training
Biology
Business Administration
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry
Classics
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
Elementary/Middle Education
English
Environmental Science
Fine Art
French
Geography
German
Graphic Design
History
Information Systems
International Political Economy
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle/Secondary Education
Neuroscience
Paralegal
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Education/Sport & Fitness Instruction
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Renewable Resources
Social Work
Sociology
Theatre

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
credit for CLEP general
credit for CLEP subject
credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
credit for DANTES
placement for school's own challenge exams
credit for relevant military experience
credit for international baccalaureate

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Robert Helgeson,
Director of Financial Aid

Contacting the office:

262 551-6001
800 351-4058 (toll free)
262 551-5762 (fax)
finaid@carthage.edu

FAFSA number:

003839

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$25,000; $25,000 out-of-state

Book fees:

$1,200

Miscellaneous expenses:

$2,500

Combined room and board expenses:

$7,000 - $7,000

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	February 15	yes	N/A

Applied for financial aid:


91%	of first-year students
85%	of full-time undergraduates
60%	of part-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


80%	of first-year students
82%	of full-time undergraduates
85%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any financial aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates
94%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


100%	of first-year students
99%	of full-time undergraduates
66%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


80%	of first-year students
81%	of full-time undergraduates
90%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


15%	of first-year students
14%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


25%	of first-year students
30%	of full-time undergraduates
23%	of part-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


69%	for first-year students
71%	for full-time undergraduates
57%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$15,031	for first-year students
$15,224	for full-time undergraduates
$5,123	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$11,259	for first-year students
$10,654	for full-time undergraduates
$2,620	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$4,688	for first-year students
$5,760	for full-time undergraduates
$3,757	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$4,417	for first-year students
$5,608	for full-time undergraduates
$3,757	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


25%	of first-year students
28%	of full-time undergraduates
11%	of part-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$12,500	for first-year students
$11,784	for full-time undergraduates
$5,580	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

22%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
College/University Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

Types of payment plans:

school's own payment plan(s)

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
academic merit scholarships/grants
creative arts/performance
special achievements/activities
special characteristics

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

1,081 men, 1,566 women, 2,647 total

Full-time undergraduates:

940 men, 1,238 women, 2,178 total

Part-time undergraduates:

141 men, 328 women, 469 total

Total graduate students:

26 men, 84 women, 110 total

Full-time graduate students:

2 men, 2 total

Part-time graduate students:

24 men, 84 women, 108 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

52%

First-year student breakdown:


2.8%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.5%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%	Hispanic
82.4%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	total international (nonresident aliens)
8.3%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


3.8%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%	Hispanic
79.2%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.6%	total international (nonresident aliens)
10.3%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

95 acres

City or town school is located in:

Kenosha

Population of city/town:

90,000

Nearest major city:

Milwaukee

Distance of nearest major city:

36 miles

Population of nearest major city:

650,000

Online campus map:

www.carthage.edu/Tour/
index.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

No. Housing only available for students 24 years of age or younger

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (63%)
women's dorms (15%)
men's dorms (2%)
sorority housing (6%)
fraternity housing (5%)
single-student apartments (2%)
special housing for disabled students (1%)
other housing including Best Western Hotel (6%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

96%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

66%

Percent of students who live off campus:

34%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

50%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

115

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Center for Children's Literature; Staubitz Archive

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art, planetarium, undergraduate science research lab, graphic design lab, greenhouse, computer/math research lab, physics research lab, ScienceWorks lab, A.W. Clausen Center Boardroom

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service

Counseling services:

career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, reader services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

98%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

30%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

29%

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The Current

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

CUMBYA (Carthage Undergraduates Making Big Youth Activities), Gospel Messengers, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Fellowship, Christian Ministry Council, Lutheran Student Ministries

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Union, Gospel Messengers, Latinos Unidos, Sigma Omega Sigma, United Women of Color

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Circle K International, CURE (Carthage United to Rescue the Earth), Carthage Democrats, Carthage Republicans, Debate Team, International Friendship Society, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Students in Free Enterprise, Table Tennis Club, Pals and Partners, 10% Society, Centrique, The Driftwood, WAVE Radio Station, Beta Phi Epsilon, Delta Omega New, Delta Upsilon, Phi Kappa Sigma, Tau Delta Psi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Pi Delta Chi, Tau Sigma Chi, Tau Sigma Phi, Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Phi Eta, Pi Theta, Sigma Alpha Chi, Sigma Omega Sigma, Hall Council, Interfraternity Council, Independent National Greek Council, Panhellenic Council, Residence Life Council, Student Government, Alpha Psi Omega, Carthage Accounting Association, Carthage Student National Education Association, The Council for Exceptional Children, International Political Economy, Lambda Kappa, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Lambda Mu, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Social Work Club, Theta Chi Delta, Wisconsin Education Association, ALLY, Carthage Activities Board, Carthage Commuter Association, Carthage Red Hots

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Robert R. Bonn,
Director of Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Leanne Ulmer

School colors:

Red, white and black

School mascot:

Torchie

Athletic conference memberships:

College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's football	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's swimming	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's volleyball	no
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's golf	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's softball	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

33%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

50%

Athletic facilities:

athletic and recreation center, aquatic center, physical education center, baseball and softball fields, tennis center

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball

Club sports for men:

ice hockey, volleyball

Club sports for women:

bowling, water polo

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Chicago's O' Hare Internationa (55 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Milwaukee's Mitchell Field (36 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Kenosha Chicago Metra service, (2 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Wisconsin Coach in front of ca (near campus)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

52%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

15% immediately, 15% within one year of graduation, 31% within 10 years of graduation

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

97% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Snap-on, Inc., S.C. Johnson, Abbot Laboratories, Ernst & Young, KPMG

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Masato Mizuno, President & CEO, Mizuno Corporation Debra (Steigerwaldt) Waller, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Jockey International, Inc.

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2006 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

302

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

208 (69%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

79 (38%)

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

14%

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, winter, spring, summer

Minimum number of credits applicant needs to apply as a transfer student:

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript recommended of some
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement recommended of some
interview recommended of some
standardized test scores recommended of some
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) required of all

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Priority filing date for transfer applicants:

February 15 for fall, December 15 for spring

Closing date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for winter, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for winter, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

C-

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

68 credits from a two-year institution, 106 credits from a four-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

32 to receive a bachelor's degree

Other/Unique transfer policies:

Automatic junior standing if student has earned associate of arts degree.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Michelle Hamilton,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

262 551-5390

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

Application closing dates:

June 1 for fall, October 1 for winter, November 1 for spring

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

yes

Test requirements:

TOEFL recommended

Minimum SAT I score:

960 combined

Minimum ACT score:

18 composite

Test preference:

none

Minimum TOEFL score:

500 paper, 173 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

English lab

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

Number of international applicants who received aid:

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Foreign Student's Certification of Finances	N/A	yes	N/A

LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE

Learning disabled program contact:

Diane Schowalter,
Learning Specialist

Contacting the office:

262 551-5802

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

support services but no program

Services available to LD students:

diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, extended time for tests

LD students are tutored:

individually and in small groups

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

An essay is required:

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

GED is accepted:

yes

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