Carthage College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,000

Cost of attendance at Carthage College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,000

Cost of attendance at Carthage College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Carthage College was $26,643. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Carthage College

Carthage College net price calculator

$26,643

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average	$12,926
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Carthage College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,643	$518 (2%)	$21,735	$22,551	$26,193	$27,048	$28,963
2021	$27,161	$1,004 (4%)	$22,550	$24,485	$26,106	$27,781	$29,677
2020	$28,165	$1,009 (4%)	$24,480	$25,052	$26,046	$28,335	$30,554
2019	$27,156	$282 (1%)	$22,956	$24,379	$26,903	$29,101	$29,814
2018	$26,874	$690 (3%)	$22,822	$22,800	$25,909	$28,246	$28,558
2017	$27,564	$133	$24,121	$25,704	$26,913	$28,524	$42,083
2016	$27,431	$46	$24,840	$25,032	$36,425	$36,937	$40,841
2015	$27,385	$813 (3%)	$22,798	$24,699	$26,685	$28,444	$35,049
2014	$26,572	--	$27,740	$29,853	$31,912	$32,482	$35,906

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Carthage College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$49,000	$1,400 (3%)	$33,000	$14,800	$1,200
2021	$47,600	$13,600 (22%)	$31,500	$14,900	$1,200
2020	$61,200	$1,960 (3%)	$45,100	$14,900	$1,200
2019	$59,240	$1,990 (3%)	$43,550	$14,490	$1,200
2018	$57,250	$2,310 (4%)	$41,950	$14,100	$1,200
2017	$54,940	$2,405 (5%)	$40,265	$13,475	$1,200
2016	$52,535	$2,295 (5%)	$38,375	$12,960	$1,200
2015	$50,240	$2,190 (5%)	$36,570	$12,470	$1,200
2014	$48,050	$2,350 (5%)	$34,850	$12,000	$1,200
2013	$45,700	--	$33,000	$11,500	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Carthage College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $12,400 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Carthage College is $1,378 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Carthage College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Carthage College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,400

If living off-campus, with family: $2,400

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,400
How much is Carthage College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Carthage College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Carthage College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$595	$755
For out-of-state students	$595	$755

Housing and Meal

**Carthage College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Carthage College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$12,400	1,817
2021	N/A	N/A	$12,400	1,796
2020	N/A	N/A	$12,400	1,822
2019	N/A	N/A	$11,990	1,847
2018	N/A	N/A	$11,600	1,740
2017	N/A	N/A	$10,975	1,742
2016	N/A	N/A	$10,460	1,782

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Carthage College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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