Cognitive Science Degree

The vast field of Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary arena of study focused on the study of the human mind and its processes. Cognitive science explores the functions, nature, and tasks involved with cognition. Cognitive scientists study human behavior and intelligence using the nervous system as a lens to process, transform, and represent the world. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer cognitive science degrees.

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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.

Students Enrolled in the Cognitive Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carleton College offers a bachelor's degree program in cognitive science.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.