Why Carthage
Four Years. Lifetime Impact.
Widely recognized for excellence, Carthage College emphasizes discovery and exploration. At Carthage, you will uncover new passions as you gain practical experience and marketable skills. You will study under expert faculty dedicated to your success. You will realize that there are many paths to a successful career, and boundless ways that you can impact the world. And you’ll do it all with breathtaking lake views in the heart of the thriving Milwaukee-to-Chicago corridor.
“I chose Carthage because one of my best friends attends Carthage, and he highly recommended both the education and theatre departments to me. The lake is a big bonus too.”
“I chose Carthage because of the four-year graduation guarantee, the challenging curriculum, and the small class sizes that offer one-on-one time with the professors if I ever feel lost.”
“I chose Carthage for the tight-knit community. The College offers a good ratio of students to professors, and it has amazing pre-health programs.”
“The breathtaking campus right on Lake Michigan; friendly staff, professors, and students; and the superior academic programs are all great reasons why Carthage was my first choice.”
“I chose Carthage because of the opportunities to create real connections with other students and professors and also because of the amazing location.”
“I chose Carthage because of the small class sizes, the study abroad J-Term, and the opportunities that were presented in the classroom, allowing me to excel as a future physical education teacher.”
“I chose Carthage because it was important for me to be at a college with small classes where I could get to know my professors.”
“As a liberal arts school, Carthage highlights exploring different disciplines and connecting them. The combination of both, and of course the lake view, were the main reasons I chose Carthage.”
“I chose Carthage because of the immense amount of connections you can gain through school-sponsored events.”
CULTIVATE YOUR PASSIONS
YOU BELONG HERE
At Carthage, we strive to create an ever more enlightened and inclusive educational environment that positively impacts the world. Because of who you are, where you come from, and the gifts you possess, you belong here.
more about Equity & Inclusion at Carthage
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS: FIVE FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT CARTHAGE
Carthage students share their five favorite things about Carthage.
Our Amazing Faculty
Our professors’ passion for teaching is easy to spot — when they stay after class until you get it, or when their lunch break becomes your mock interview.
“My professors are some of the kindest and most motivating people I’ve ever met. They understand when I fall behind or miss class; at the same time, they inspire me to do the absolute best work I can,” says S. Heard ’27. “I know that I can reach out to any professor, current or past, and they’ll be there to guide, teach, and rekindle my inner spark.”
Learn more about our amazing faculty
Fall in love with our location
Carthage offers students the best of both worlds: A beautiful lakeside campus near a vibrant and charming downtown, with easy access to two major metropolitan areas: Chicago and Milwaukee.
Plan Your Visit!
Carthage’s tranquil campus is an arboretum lush with stately oaks, a winding river, and breathtaking lake views. Yet just a free trolley ride away, you’ll find art galleries, cafes, shopping, and more in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s fourth-largest city. Learn more about our location
