Review the current tuition and fees for Carthage College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Carthage College came in at $38,750 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,750 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $38,750 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Carthage College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Carthage College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Carthage College comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Carthage College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Carthage College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,500 |
| One Year Ago | $36,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $38,750 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Carthage has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 6.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $41,138 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 5.50%, so cost a year out lands around $40,882.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $40,882 |
| In 2 Years | $43,131 |
| In 3 Years | $45,504 |
| In 4 Years | $48,007 |
| In 5 Years | $50,648 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $177,524.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Carthage College, go to the Carthage College Financial Aid page.