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Overview
Carleton College is a 4-year institution located in Northfield, MN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057-4001
United States
Northfield, MN 55057-4001
United States
Contact
Phone: 507-646-4000
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
African Studies | ||
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
Area Studies, Other | ||
Asian Studies/civilization | ||
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
French Studies | ||
Latin American Studies | ||
Russian Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Japanese Language And Literature | ||
Latin Language And Literature | ||
Linguistics | ||
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Statistics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Science, General | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Economics, General | ||
International Relations And Affairs | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, Other | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Dance, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,583
Applied
1,427
Accepted
2,034
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,491
Females Applied
748
Females Accepted
17%
Male Admissions
4,092
Males Applied
679
Males Accepted
17%
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Recommended |
Interview |
Other requirements: | Common Application Supplement |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 31st | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 31st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 740 | 710 | 770 | |
SAT Math | 750 | 720 | 780 | |
ACT Composite | 33 | 32 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
65,043
Private
Fees
414
Full-time student fees
16,710
Room & board
8,820
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
56,478
Avg. Financial Aid Package
57,354
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
54,241
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,138
Avg. Loan Aid
3,412
Avg. Grant Aid
49,818
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,034
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
81%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.24% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 6.57% |
White or Caucasian | 51.46% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Asian | 9.82% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
Two or more races | 8.61% |
Other | 3.94% |
Gender
Male (49.61%)
Female (50.39%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 96% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Halloween Concert and Masquerade Ball, Spring Concert and Mid-Winter Ball
Halloween Concert and Masquerade Ball, Spring Concert and Mid-Winter Ball
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
CANOE (Carleton Association of Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts), First Generation, Carleton Juggling F.I.S.H., WHIMS (Women in Math and Science) and Asian Athletics Association
CANOE (Carleton Association of Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts), First Generation, Carleton Juggling F.I.S.H., WHIMS (Women in Math and Science) and Asian Athletics Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Emergency Notification Service (cell phone text and email alerts)
Emergency Notification Service (cell phone text and email alerts)
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
300
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 241
Part-time - 59
Male - 146
Female - 154
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