Carthage is a city in Missouri and it is the county seat of Jasper county. Its population is 15,892. There are 5 colleges near Carthage, Missouri - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Carthage. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 13,978 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,968 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 93.23% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,340.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center In Carthage |
Public less than 2-years |
$12,000 | Not Offered | 26 | 4 to 1 |
| Missouri Southern State University 8.6 miles from Carthage |
Public four-years |
$18,300 ($9,600) | $12,330 ($6,750) | 4,147 | 15 to 1 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education 11.7 miles from Carthage |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,011 | Not Offered | 91 | 11 to 1 |
| Crowder College 23.3 miles from Carthage |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,784 | Not Offered | 3,959 | 13 to 1 |
| Pittsburg State University 26.8 miles from Carthage |
Public four-years |
$19,744 ($8,400) | $20,302 ($9,470) | 5,755 | 14 to 1 |
