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Overview

Carleton College
Location Northfield, MN
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 2,059
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #39
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website carleton.edu
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Costs

Carleton College
Tuition (In State) $62,244
Tuition (Out of State) $62,244
Room & Board $15,990
Avg Net Price $31,494
Avg Grant Aid $46,821
% Receiving Grant Aid 60%

Admission

Carleton College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 8,583
Admitted 1,427
Acceptance Rate 16.6%
Enrolled % 37.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.9
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 32/35
SAT Range 1430/1550
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Carleton College
Student to Faculty Ratio 8:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (23%)
  • Physical Sciences (14%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (10%)
  • Biology (9%)
  • English and Literature (6%)

Outcomes

Carleton College
Graduation Rate 93%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $65,600
Making Student Loan Payments 92%
Median Student Loan Debt $19,500
Median Loan Payment $201

Diversity

Carleton College
% Men 50%
% Women 50%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 63%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 10%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Carleton College
% In-State 17%
% Out-of-State 73%

Campus

Carleton College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/