Carleton College is located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Students choose Carleton because of our size (about 1900 students), exclusive focus on undergraduate education, small classes and strong sense of community. We also consistently enroll more National Merit scholars than any other undergraduate college. Carleton ranks first among liberal arts colleges in the number of graduates who have gone on to earn Ph.D.s in the laboratory sciences between 1983 and 1992. At least two thirds of our students participate in study abroad or off-campus studies programs.
| Basic Information |
| Institution Type |
Private |
| School Size |
Small (fewer than 2,000 students) |
| Setting |
Rural |
| Religious Affiliation |
No Preference or affiliation |
| Student Body |
| Acceptance Rate |
25% - 50%
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| Out of State Students |
75% - 100%
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| Single Sex or Co-ed? |
Co-educational
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| Underrepresented Students |
20% - 25%
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| Accomodations for Students with Disabilities |
Services for the hearing impaired
Services for the learning disabled
Wheelchair access
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| Athletics |
Division III Teams
Intercollegiate Programs
Intramural Programs
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| Applying to Carleton College |
| Average High School GPA |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Mathematics |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Critical Reading |
N/A
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| Average SAT: Writing |
N/A
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| Average ACT Composite |
N/A
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| Required Test |
Either the SAT or the ACT is required.
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| Essay |
Required
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| Interview |
Not Required
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| Financial Information |
| In-state Tuition |
Over $40,000 |
| Out-of-state Tuition |
Over $40,000 |
| Academic Information |
| Degrees |
Bachelor of Arts
3/2 Engineering Program
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| Specific Programs |
English as a Second Language
Teacher certification
Independent Study
Work-study program
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Research Opportunities
Student employment services
Student designed major
Double Major
Study abroad
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| View Programs and Majors at Carleton College |
| Summer Enrichment Programs |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Carleton Liberal Arts Experience |
| Web Site |
http://www.carleton.edu/summer/clae |
| Description |
Carleton College is honored to host an inspiring summer program designed for the best and brightest college-bound students representing high schools across the country. The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) will select 50 high school students who are current sophomores and bring them to Carleton, all expenses paid, for a one-week summer program. The CLAE program introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
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| Undergraduate Students |
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| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Saturday July 6, 2013 |
| End Date |
Friday July 12, 2013 |
| Application Process |
The application includes a series of essays in which you can elaborate on academic interests, community involvement, and leadership. A teacher, counselor, or principal must nominate you to the program by submitting a nomination form online. Nominations are due by March 1, 2013. Applications are available for download. Applications are due by April 5, 2013. The selection committee will choose 50 students based on their academic record, personal essays, and recommendations. |
| Application Deadline |
Friday April 5, 2013 |
| Cost |
Accepted students receive free room, board, tuition, and travel costs |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
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| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
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| Contact |
Mr. Brian Swann, Assistant Dean of Admission / Dir. of Outreach
Phone: 8009952275
Email: bswann@carleton.edu |
| Fee Waivers |
| Fee Waiver Name |
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| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
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| Application Process |
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| Contact |
Mr. Todd Olson, Assistant Dean of Admission / Dir. of Outreach
Phone: 8009952275
Email: tolson@acs.carleton.edu |
| Early Admission |
| Early Admission Name |
Early Decision 1 and 2 |
| Web Site |
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| Application Deadline |
No Deadline |
| Description |
Early Decision I - Application Deadline of November 15 - Notification by December 15 - Binding Enrollment Decision Early Decision 2 - Application Deadline of January 15 - Notification by February 15 - Binding Enrollment Decision |
| Application Process |
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| Contact |
Ms. Carla Zelada, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment
Phone: 5072224190
Email: czelada@carleton.edu |
