Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Northfield, Minnesota |
| Online | carleton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Northfield, Minnesota, Carleton College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,915 prospective students applied, and 1,389 were granted admission. Of those admitted 555 enrolled in the school. 2,032 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 12 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $59,850 plus fees of $375. Carleton College is ranked 36 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Carleton College is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Carleton College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#36 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#49 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1408/1550 |
| ACT | 31/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $933 |
| Other Fees | $375 |
| Room and Board | $15,375 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,782 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,315 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| Physical Sciences | 14% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173258 IPEDS survey data for Carleton College.
Current students may use the Carleton College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.