Carleton College is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota. It is legendary for its exceptional academics and vibrant student life, and is consistently ranked among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation. Carleton is home to an outstanding faculty of scholars who are passionate about teaching and research, and dedicated to creating an engaging, intellectually stimulating learning environment for their students. As part of its commitment to liberal arts education, Carleton places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary study, and offers degree programs in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Carleton also boasts an active and diverse student body, an eclectic array of social and recreational activities, and a stunning 1,000-acre campus located just an hour south of the Twin Cities.
- Address: One North College Street, Northfield, MN 00005-5057
- Phone: (507) 222-4000
- Website: https://www.carleton.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,940
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Most Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $59,352 |
| Books and Supplies | $901 |
| Room & Board | $- |
| Other | |
| Total Cost | $60,253 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 21%
- SAT Range: 1330 – 1520
- ACT Range: 30 – 34
Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Computer Science
- International Relations and Affairs
- Economics, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 99%
- Part-time: 1%
Student Gender
- Male: 48%
- Female: 52%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 10%
- Black or African American: 6%
- Hispanic / Latino: 9%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 56%
- Two or More Races: 8%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 10%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 19%
- Out-of-State: 81%
- Unknown: 0%