School Overview
Carleton College is a four-year private coeducational liberal arts college located in Northfield Minnesota. Carleton College has total annual enrollment of roughly 2000 students, and has nearly 200 faculty members. The 2012 publication of U.S. News and World Reports rankes Carleton College as the eighth top liberal arts college in America, and lists Carleton College as second in the nation for providing the best undergraduate education for any liberal arts college in the United States. Carleton College has earned a reputation for being one of the premier undergraduate colleges in the United States and is consistently listed among the top ten liberal arts schools in the United States.
Forbes Magazine’s ranking of universities in the United States combines American research universities and liberal arts colleges together. Forbes Magazine rankes Carleton College 31rst among the combined group of U.S. research universities and liberal arts colleges. A survey by Forbes Magazine ranks Carleton College seventeenth among liberal arts colleges.
On the Critical Reading and Math portion of the SAT, the middle 50 percent of freshman students enterning Carleton received an average of score of 1340-1520, and a combined score of 29-33 on the ACT. Over 80 percent of first year students at Carleton placed in the top 10 percent in their high school upon graduation.
Historically, Carleton enrolls more students who qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program than any other liberal arts college in the United States. Among the 531 students in Carleton’s Class of 2016 are 79 National Merit Scholars. The 79 National Merit Scholars consist of both National Merit Scholars that sponsored by Carleston as well as several that are not.
General Information
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Admission Office 100 South College Street Northfield, MN 55057 (507) 222-4190 (800) 995-2275 Fax: (507) 222-4526 [email protected] Contact: Paul Thiboutot Dean of Admissions |
Main Address One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 (507) 222-4000 www.carleton.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,000 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 489 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,975 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 27% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 95% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Carleton College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (507) 222-4000 |
| Website: | https://www.carleton.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/steps/ |
| Address: | One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,115 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 94% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,115 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $57,111 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $57,111 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 78% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $39,778 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Carleton College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Carleton College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 35 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Carleton College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $57,111 |
| Out-of-state | $57,111 |
| Books and supplies | $866 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 414 | 78% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 302 | 57% | $39,778 |
| Student loan aid | 217 | 41% | $4,916 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,269 | 61% | $38,259 |
| Federal student loans | 908 | 43% | $5,104 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Carleton College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Carleton College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 7,324 | 3,575 | 3,749 | Percent admitted | 100% | 19% | 19% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 7% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Carleton College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,115 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,115 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Carleton College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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