22%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,467 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 5,018 |
| Total Received | 6,485 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| SAT | 6081 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2092 |
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Carleton College, founded in 1865, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 955-acre campus, including a 880-acre arboretum, is located in Northfield, MN, 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,063 |
| Established in | 1866 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
955-acre campus in Northfield (population: 20,445), 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Air serves Minneapolis-St. Paul; bus serves Faribault (15 miles); train serves Red Wing (25 miles). School operates transportation in Northfield and to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Public transportation serves campus.
Carleton College
1 North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
| Application fee | $30
(waived if filed online using Common Application or Coalition application) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
22%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,467 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 5,018 |
| Total Received | 6,485 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Paul Thiboutot
Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 800 222-2275
F: 507 222-4526
admissions@carleton.edu
| Tuition | $52,476 |
| Room | $7,140 |
| Board | $6,492 |
| Additional fees | $306 |
| Books & supplies | $823 |
| Total | $67,237 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $45,763 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $21,474 |
100%
$45,763
Need-based
| Federal | $1,214,364 |
| State | $406,292 |
| Institutional | $36,584,975 |
| Other external | $1,550,540 |
| Total | $39,756,171 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $389,695 |
| Other external | $960,162 |
| Total | $1,349,857 |
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99%
1%
Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
102
Minimum transfers must complete
108
Not Reported
39%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 38 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Japan South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Joy Kluttz
Director, Intercultural and International Life
507 222-4013
jkluttz@carleton.edu
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