School Information

83.4
Total Enrollment 2,009
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Carleton College

http://www.carleton.edu
One North College Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057-4001
(507) 222-4000

The mission of Carleton College is to provide an exceptional undergraduate liberal arts education. In pursuit of this mission, the College is devoted to academic excellence, distinguished by the creative interplay of teaching, learning, and scholarship, and dedicated to our diverse residential community and extensive international engagements.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Carleton College, 79.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $22,468), and 47% receive loans ($4,946 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,428.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Carleton College is $25,548 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,784 people applied to Carleton College. Of the applicants, 30.0% were admitted (33.0% male & 28.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (37.0% male and 36.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     21.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     97.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     91.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     93.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     92.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15th
Admissions Office Phone 507-222-4190
Admissions Office Email admissions@carleton.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions 100 S. College Street Northfield, Minnesota 55057-4016
Admissions Transfer URL http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/ask/?topic=transfer_students
Admissions Website http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/overview/apply/
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Carleton College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Carleton College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 760
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 750
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 33
 
Carleton College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 21
American/United States Studies/Civilization 13
Area Studies, Other 2
Asian Studies/Civilization 1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 2
Latin American Studies 1
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 66
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 66
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 20
Computer Science 20
English language and literature/letters 42
English Language and Literature, General 42
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18
Chinese Language and Literature 2
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 0
Japanese Language and Literature 3
Latin Language and Literature 0
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other 0
Linguistics 4
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
Russian Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History 42
History, General 42
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics and statistics 18
Mathematics, General 18
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
Cognitive Science 1
International/Global Studies 1
Neuroscience 0
Philosophy and religious studies 29
Philosophy 10
Religion/Religious Studies 19
Physical sciences 69
Chemistry, General 34
Geology/Earth Science, General 14
Physics, General 21
Psychology 33
Psychology, General 33
Social sciences 115
Economics, General 51
International Relations and Affairs 28
Political Science and Government, General 18
Social Sciences, Other 18
Visual and performing arts 32
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 10
Dance, General 0
Dance, Other 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Film/Cinema Studies 5
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 15
Music, General 2
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 0
 
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