Carleton College: Review & Facts

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Carleton College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,940 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1866 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Northfield, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
36
Fair
Carleton College will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree.

Carleton College deploys a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
94%
Good
The rate of student retention at Carleton College is very high at 94% (well above Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Carleton College is great: 93%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carleton College is good: 8:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$59,400
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high, $59,000 annually. The additional fees at Carleton College not covered by tuition are nearly $400, which comes to a total of $59,400 per year.

Read the details about Carleton College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
21%
Hard
According to government data, 6,892 applications were submitted and 1,460 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Carleton College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Carleton College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carleton College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Carleton College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,900 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, approximately $8,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Carleton College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carleton College Location and Maps



Post Address: Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, Minnesota 55057, USA
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