Carleton College

Location and Affiliation:

Carleton is located in Northfield, MN, population 14,684.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Carleton’s enrollment is 1937 students on campus.

• 52% female
• 6% black
• 9% Asian
• 5% international
• 4% Hispanic

29% of applicants are admitted. 97% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:13

Academic Level:

• Carleton is a high Level 2 school
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 28-31
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 650-750, Math 650-730, Composite 1300-1480

Most Popular Majors:

• Economics 11%
• Psychology 6%
• Biology 10%
• English/Literature 9%
• Computer systems 6%
• Social Sciences/History 28%
• Visual/Performing Arts 9%

Graduates:

90% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $30
• The Early Decision deadline is November 15.
• The Regular Decision deadline is January 15.
• The Financial deadline is February 15.

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Carleton College was founded in 1866 as a private, co-educational, residential liberal arts college 40 miles south of Minneapolis. Carleton’s calendar consists of a 3-3-3 format or 3 10-week terms. About three-quarters of all students pursue an advanced degree within five years of graduation. Carleton is second among baccalaureate colleges in total number of graduates advancing to doctoral degrees in all fields. While Carleton meets financial need at 100%, it has been been mentioned in national magazines as not being need-blind. Carleton may not accept a student that shows great financial need.

Contact:

Carleton Admissions 1-800-995-2275.

Learn more about Carleton College. http://www.carleton.edu