Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002340
- Phone: (218) 855-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
19.13%FINANCIAL AID RATE
80%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$36,313Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Carleton College
501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN
Carleton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, which is a predominantly rural area. Carleton College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,000.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1980 to 2260 for the SAT exam and within the range of 29 to 33 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 30 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, around 34 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at apps.carleton.edu.
The cost of tuition is around $47,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,500 per year. Students enrolled at Carleton College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Carleton College Knights participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.carleton.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Carleton College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Carleton College has a total student population of about 2,100. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 25% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $62,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 80% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 58% | $36,499 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 41% | $4,502 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Carleton College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Carleton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Track and Field (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Carleton College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
- Statistics (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Carleton College.
- St Olaf College in Winona, MN (1 miles away)
- Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN (33 miles away)
- Gustavus Adolphus College in Granite Falls, MN (42 miles away)
- Bethany Lutheran College in Bemidji, MN (46 miles away)
- College of Saint Benedict in Rochester, MN (95 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Minnesota
- See all private colleges in Minnesota
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002340
- Phone: (218) 855-8000
- School Homepage