Carthage College

Carthage College was my first choice since I started applying. The view of the lake and all its beauty has drawn me in and made my commuting process so much easier. I couldn’t be more excited to start in fall of 2025.

Carthage is an incredible school that I fell in love with after the first visit. The costs it takes to go there mainly return right back to the students with the amazingly diverse and quality food options, study abroad trips, and chances to win free tickets to nearby events. Despite being a small school, Carthage has enough teachers for a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, which is extremely beneficial for students when they need extra assistance or have questions (which can be difficult in larger schools, especially for introverts like me). Carthage is Lutheran, but supports and empowers people of all religions, backgrounds, sexualities, etc. which I never knew could exist; this is comforting to me, as I never truly felt at home with my peers in religious schools due to their conflicting personal beliefs with mine, even though we were all Lutheran. Last but not least, Carthage offers an extensive amount of classes and majors, and for those who don't know what they want to be, there are one-on-one meetings with counselors who help them find their path. I recommend Carthage to students who want connections with others, a sense of community and understanding, and are undecided or need extra guidance. College is a big leap from high school, especially if you are far away from your parents, so having people to support you on your journey of brand new adulthood and education is necessary to succeed, which I believe Carthage can give.

I love it. I have truly blossomed into my own. I thrive at this school. I have been given tons of career and advancement opportunities through the school. But, I have also met some of my closest friends here. The professors are incredible, they are all working professionals and teach all of their classes, not teaching assistants. With class sizes averaging around 17 students, you get to know your professor incredibly well. There is also a ton of involvement with over 130 organizations, clubs, and sports, you truly have it all. Also, I get to wake up on Lake Michigan everyday and I am between Chicago and Milwaukee and all the opportunities they hold!

Carthage is a great academically-inclined school. There is a lot of clubs and activities to join and that is where you meet new people. The rec center is a fun place to hangout and it offers swimming, rock climbing and other sport-related rooms. The people are not very social, so you have to find others like you. Sports teams aren't very good, but the school is more focused on academics. Great teachers, except one professor who "likes" female students a little too much.

My opinion of Carthage College is that it is overall a great school with an amazing view of Lake Michigan. It has good housing for upperclassmen and traditional dorms for underclassmen. The fine arts program is amazing. The Christmas Festival they have every year is just outstanding to watch.

I think it's a great college, but for the pice there are better options. I have always wanted to go to a bug state college until I went to Carthage. it changed me and how I wanted my college experience to be. After finding out the price, it was clear that Carthage just wasn't for me.

I have enjoyed Carthage College in my first year! We have some good sports teams that are fun to watch and tons of performances. The smaller classes allow for more intimate conversations between professors and peers in and out of class. It's been helpful to know that my professors know what kind of student I am, not just a face in their class. The campus itself is smaller but pretty homey. There's a downtown area about a mile from campus; however, I wish there was an easier way for students to get there. Carthage is also a 30-45 minute drive from downtown Milwaukee, and Chicago isn't much farther. The activities board also hosts many events for students and takes plenty of trips off campus to see sporting events, concerts, musicals, and more at great prices. The campus sits on Lake Michigan, allowing for beautiful scenery when studying or taking walks on the beach.

I think that Carthage College is a wonderful school filled with great opportunities and kind people. The class sizes and accessibility to professors ensure that students are maximizing their academic opportunities. They have plenty of options for on-campus jobs as well as internships through nearby companies. They have a beautiful campus and overall good vibes!

Carthage is a good school, I really like the class sizes not too big. The teachers are very passionate about their job and truly want the best for students. There are many social activities and opportunities for students to grow, get involved, and learn.

Many of the professors are excellent, engaged, and give their all to provide fantastic education. In my majors, I always felt connected to the curriculum and professors. Too bad the administration is terrible and continuously getting worse. They recently fired a number of staff and did away with many humanities and social science degree programs. One of my favorite professors was fired and hired back for much less money after the administration realized no one else could teach their classes. The school still claims to be a liberal arts school but is increasingly heading towards a business/trades school instead. If you're looking for a well rounded academic environment like I was when I went there, I'm sorry to say those days at Carthage appear to be over. I now recommend to soon-to-be freshmen to look at similar schools like Augustana or St. Olaf's if they want the small liberal arts experience. I also tell my friends with a Carthage degree to look into graduate programs before the school's reputation plummets any further. They're clearly prioritizing money-making degrees over ones that actually encourage intellectual stimulation. After decades of financial mismanagement, I can't say I'm surprised. But to charge the amount they do for an education and not provide what they say they will, it's well worth it to steer clear of here. It makes me sad to write this because I had high hopes for the school and my professors were outstanding. However, I feel the warning is needed at this point. The best professors are looking to move elsewhere, as they should.

Carthage College is a great place. The campus is very beautiful. I love it there. The students and teachers are so friendly. The campus is near a beautiful lake giving us students a nice view to walk past everyday. The activities and sports are really cool and I enjoy them.

The school is wonderful. Professors know you for years after you took their class. They even help you! There is plenty of one on one to be had. Classes are very educational. You can often reach a professor in their office or even by email. There are tutoring centers that often help you out as well. The library is a great place for studying.

The dorms are completely worn down and way too much for what they are. The campus food has been known to be disgusting. It's just overall a not good time. However, there is plenty of greek life to get involved in and weekly activities. If you like a small campus, you will like this school.

As I visited Carthage I found love in the campus and school right away. Everyone I walked past smiled at me as if they have known me forever. Class sizes for me personally are perfect since I do enjoy getting that extra help when needed. Overall Carthage is an amazing school if you are looking to get the best education possible with less distractions along with getting to know people for who they are

It is a very fine institution. I like the classes and the events that are held. Some students can be aggressive and/or scary but I wouldn't really consider it a really big problem, at the current moment. I also think the utilities and facilities are decent.