Established in 1847, Carthage College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kenosha (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Carthage College (Carthage) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Carthage College (Carthage) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 175 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Carthage also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.