Carthage welcomes largest ever incoming class
Read More about this announcementAt Carthage, students don’t have to choose just one thing
Build on your strengths, discover new interests, and learn all the ways you can shine.
Major: Nursing
First-Generation, Women’s Lacrosse
Medical preparation PLUS team bonding
EQUALS peak success
“I am learning skills critical to being a great nurse. And my teammates inspire me every day and have made my college experience better than I imagined.”
Majors: Environmental Science and Japanese
Mock Trial Team, Pre-Law, Japanese Club
Commitment to environmentalism PLUS career vision
EQUALS a powerful strategy
“My major advisors have been very helpful and considerate in recommending courses that will allow me to graduate on time with both majors.”
Major: Communication
Carthage Choir, International Travel, Volleyball
Storytelling skills PLUS choral talent
EQUALS a voice with impact
“Being active in different groups and activities has truly made my experience more fun and meaningful.”
Designed exclusively for Carthage students, The Aspire Program merges traditional career development with entrepreneurship. Through specialized coaching, hands-on learning, mentoring, and on-campus activities year-round, we spread the tasks across four years to gently nudge you along toward a great job and a rewarding life.
90% of new Carthage alumni over the past six years have reported that they are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing other plans of their choosing.
Our promise: All students who enter Carthage College as freshmen will graduate in four years with a bachelor’s degree. All students receive personal advising to create a four-year plan tailored to their educational goals. Carthage also assures students will have access to the courses they need to graduate in four years, without an excess course load. You’ll just need to meet a few requirements along the way.
75+ areas of study mean you can find what fuels you. New programs include engineering science, game development, social justice, film and new media, and theatrical stage management.
Carthage professors’ passion for teaching is easy to spot. You’ll often see professors staying after class to make sure students have grasped the material. And while every professor has office hours, students learn fast that professors are always available to help.
Read more about our amazing faculty
Carthage is, at its heart, a liberal arts college, meaning students are encouraged to explore, try new disciplines, and seek out connections between disciplines as they become well-rounded, prepared adults.
100% of Carthage classes are taught by faculty members (not TAs).
Carthage College welcomed a record-setting first-year class for fall 2025 — the largest incoming class in the institution’s 178-year history.
