Students sitting on red chair facing Lake Michigan.

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.

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Colin Graham

“I chose Carthage because of the opportunities to create real connections with other students and professors and also because of the amazing location.”

OUR COMMITMENT: AN EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE CAMPUS

At Carthage, we strive to enhance the diversity and equity of our community and, together, 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.

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HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS: FIVE FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT CARTHAGE

Carthage students share their five favorite things about Carthage.

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Our Amazing Faculty

Our professors’ passion for teaching is easy to spot. When she stays after class until you get it, or when his lunch break becomes your mock interview. 

“The faculty here has helped me find opportunities I didn’t know were available,” says Maggie Thom ’25, a neuroscience major. “Having a good relationship with your professors will only benefit you. Your professors want you to succeed and are always willing to help if you ask.”

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Shoppers find delectable options at the Kenosha Harbor Market.

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

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