More selective than 31% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Carthage College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Carthage College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Carthage College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 20 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Carthage College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | — | — | 20–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 490–605 | 510–600 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Carthage College compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
Carthage College has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Alverno College | 86% | 49% | $22,540 |
| 22 | Saint Norbert College | 86% | 71% | $26,172 |
| 23 | Lakeland University | 86% | 42% | $24,212 |
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | 87% | 46% | $14,305 |
| 25 | Carthage College | 87% | 64% | $26,565 |
| 26 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | 88% | 55% | $17,490 |
| 27 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 89% | 48% | $13,369 |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 89% | 56% | $16,032 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 91% | 49% | $15,014 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at Carthage College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Carthage College admissions questions
What is the Carthage College acceptance rate?
Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,769 of 8,044 applicants were admitted.
Does Carthage College require the SAT or ACT?
Carthage College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Carthage College?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (778 of 6,769).
Is Carthage College getting harder to get into?
Carthage College accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Carthage College overview