Carthage College

Carthage College
Former names
The Literary and Theological Institute of the Lutheran Church in the Far West
Lutheran College
Hillsboro College
Illinois State University (1852–1870)
MottoSeeking truth. Building strength. Inspiring service. Together.[1]
TypePrivate college
EstablishedJanuary 22, 1847 (1847-01-22)
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Academic affiliation
Space-grant[2]
Endowment$111.5 million (2019)[3]
PresidentJohn R. Swallow
Academic staff
150
Students2,667 (fall 2022)[4]
Undergraduates2,559 (fall 2022)
Postgraduates108 (fall 2022)
Location, ,
U.S.

42°37′16″N 87°49′18″W / 42.62111°N 87.82167°W / 42.62111; -87.82167
Campus80 acres (32 ha)
ColorsRed and black[5]
   
NicknameFirebirds
Sporting affiliations
MascotEmber
Websitewww.carthage.edu

Carthage College is a private college in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1847, it is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Carthage awards bachelor's degrees with majors in more than 40 subject areas and master's degrees in three areas. Carthage has 150 faculty and enrolls approximately 2,600 students.[6] It is an affiliate of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium.[2]

  1. ^ "The Carthage Mission". www.carthage.edu. Carthage College. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Carthage College. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Carthage College". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Carthage College Brand Guidelines. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  6. ^ "About Carthage".

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