Carthage College Acceptance Rate
Kenosha, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,044
- Admitted
- 6,769
- Yield
- 11.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Carthage College's acceptance rate has risen from 71.6% in 2014–15 to 84.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,167 to 8,044 (+12%) over that period.
Its 84.1% rate makes Carthage College more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.3% for women vs 81.9% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Carthage College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 11.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,167 | 5,135 | 71.6% | 705 |
| 2015–16 | 7,168 | 5,035 | 70.2% | 752 |
| 2016–17 | 6,640 | 4,630 | 69.7% | 723 |
| 2017–18 | 7,678 | 5,211 | 67.9% | 709 |
| 2018–19 | 8,109 | 5,500 | 67.8% | 763 |
| 2019–20 | 7,018 | 4,772 | 68% | 687 |
| 2020–21 | 7,099 | 5,440 | 76.6% | 724 |
| 2021–22 | 8,639 | 6,539 | 75.7% | 763 |
| 2022–23 | 8,112 | 6,638 | 81.8% | 732 |
| 2023–24 | 8,044 | 6,769 | 84.1% | 778 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,035 | 3,484 | 86.3% |
| Men | 4,009 | 3,285 | 81.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–605 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 510–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 28% |
How Carthage College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Carthage College's acceptance rate?
Carthage College's acceptance rate is 84.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,769 admitted of 8,044 applicants).
Is Carthage College test optional?
Carthage College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Carthage College?
Carthage College received 8,044 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,769.
What SAT score do you need for Carthage College?
Admitted students at Carthage College typically scored 490–605 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Carthage College getting harder to get into?
Carthage College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.6% in 2014–15 to 84.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.carthage.edu/.