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Carleton College

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Overview

Carleton College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 160-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 10-19%. This makes it an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Carleton College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Carleton College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Carleton College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Carleton College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Carleton College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
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Founded 1866
Motto Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat
Announcement of Your Words Illuminates
Colours Maize and blue
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Location

Address One North College Street
Northfield
55057-4001 Minnesota
United States
Carleton College's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Carleton College Phone Number (507) 222 4000
Carleton College Fax Number (507) 646 4204
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Carleton College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Carleton College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • American Association of Bible Colleges


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Carleton College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Carleton College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Carleton College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Carleton College's academic range and degree level offering.



Carleton College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Carleton College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Carleton College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Carleton College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Carleton College.



Carleton College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Carleton College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Carleton College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Carleton College Admission Info


Carleton College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Carleton College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Carleton College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Carleton College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Carleton College's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Carleton College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Carleton College's Admission Office Admission Office

100 South College Street
Northfield 55057
(507) 222- 4190
800 995 2275

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Carleton College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Carleton College Size and Profile


Carleton College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Carleton College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Carleton College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Carleton College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Carleton College's Control Type Control Type

Carleton College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Carleton College's Entity Type Entity Type

Carleton College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Carleton College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Carleton College's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Carleton College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Carleton College adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Carleton College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Carleton College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Carleton College Facilities


Carleton College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Carleton College's Library
Carleton College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 560,950 physical volumes, 125,511 physical media, 59,831 digital/electronic media and 474 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 32 full-time employees, including 18 librarians. Carleton College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Carleton College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Carleton College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,854 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Carleton College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Carleton College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Carleton College Services


Carleton College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Carleton College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Carleton College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


Carleton College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Carleton College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Carleton College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Carleton College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Carleton College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carleton College public or private?

Carleton College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Carleton College profit or non-profit?

Carleton College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Carleton College in terms of enrollment?

Carleton College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Carleton College in terms of academic staff?

Carleton College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Carleton College a coeducational institution?

Carleton College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Carleton College use?

Carleton College adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Carleton College affiliated with?

None.

Does Carleton College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Carleton College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Carleton College's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Carleton College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Carleton College located?

Carleton College is located in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Address: One North College Street.

Is Carleton College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Carleton College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Carleton College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Carleton College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Carleton College have a university library?

Yes Carleton College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 560,950 physical volumes, 125,511 physical media, 59,831 digital/electronic media and 474 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 32 full-time employees, including 18 librarians. Carleton College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Carleton College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Carleton College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,854 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Carleton College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Carleton College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Carleton College offer career services?

Yes

Does Carleton College offer distance learning?

Not reported This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does Carleton College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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