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

Contact Phone: 507-646-4000

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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

6,464

Applied

1,440

Accepted

2,069

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,212

Females Applied

772

Females Accepted

24%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,252

Males Applied

668

Males Accepted

21%

Acceptance Rate

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	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 31st	May 15th	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	740	700	760
SAT Math	750	710	790
ACT Composite	33	32	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

68,457

Private

Fees

435

Full-time student fees

17,586

Room & board

9,282

Room only

Financial Aid

63,948

Avg. Financial Aid Package

66,739

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

62,637

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,104

Avg. Loan Aid

6,258

Avg. Grant Aid

56,996

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,069

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

79%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.96%
Black or African American	6.84%
White or Caucasian	51.56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	10.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	8.96%
Other	2.28%

Gender

Male (49.2%)

Female (50.8%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	88%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
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

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)

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	No	No	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	No	No	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

271

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 245

Part-time - 26

Male - 133

Female - 138