Carleton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, which is a predominantly rural area. Carleton College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,000.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1980 to 2260 for the SAT exam and within the range of 29 to 33 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 30 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 34 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at apps.carleton.edu.
The cost of tuition is around $47,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,500 per year. Students enrolled at Carleton College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Carleton College Knights participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.carleton.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Carleton College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Carleton College has a total student population of about 2,000. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 24% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $49,000-$59,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 77% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 59% | $30,897 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 43% | $4,794 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Carleton College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Graduation Rates
With a very high graduation rate of around 92%, Carleton College is among the most successful schools in the area.
| Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
|---|---|
| Students Graduating in 4 Years | 90% |
| Graduating in 5 Years | 2% |
| Graduating in 6 Years | 0.6% |
Intercollegiate Athletics
Carleton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (with football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Track and Field (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Carleton College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Animal Behavior and Ethology
- Computational Biology
- Biomathematics and Bioinformatics
- Neuroscience
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- United States Studies (B)
- Asian Studies (B)
- Women's Studies (B)
- Area Studies (B)
- Latin American Studies (B)
- Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B)
- Linguistics (B)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- French Language and Literature
- Ancient Greek Language and Literature
- Latin Language and Literature
- Russian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Linguistic and Comparative Language Studies and Services
- German Language and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
- Statistics (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Logic
- Islamic Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Archaeology
- Political Economy
- Political Science and Government
Visual and Performing Arts
- Film Studies (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
- Dance (B)
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Film, Video and Photographic Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Carleton College.
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI (85 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in La Crosse, WI (105 miles away)
- University of Minnesota - Morris in Morris, MN (158 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Superior in Superior, WI (164 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin Colleges in Madison, WI (211 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Minnesota
- See all private colleges in Minnesota
- See all the liberal arts colleges in Minnesota
Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Carleton College for official up-to-date information.