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Overview

Carleton College
Location Northfield, MN
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 2,044
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #36
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website carleton.edu
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Costs

Carleton College
Tuition (In State) $59,850
Tuition (Out of State) $59,850
Room & Board $15,375
Avg Net Price $30,843
Avg Grant Aid $43,432
% Receiving Grant Aid 64%

Admission

Carleton College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,915
Admitted 1,389
Acceptance Rate 17.5%
Enrolled % 40%
Avg High School GPA 3.9
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 31/35
SAT Range 1408/1550
Submit Test Scores Considered but not required
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2023

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 49%
% Women 51%
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 16%
% Out-of-State 71%

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/