Carleton College
Carleton College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Northfield, MN. It enrolls about 2,069 students and admits roughly 22% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Northfield, MN 55057 |
| County | Rice County |
| Enrollment | 2,069 |
| Acceptance rate | 22% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,464 / 1,440 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $65,457 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $65,457 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 91% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 96% |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 710–760 |
| ACT middle 50% | 32–34 |
| Website | https://www.carleton.edu/ |
| Phone | 5072224000 |
Admissions
About 6,464 students applied and 1,440 were admitted. Of those admitted, 538 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $65,457 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 522 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 91% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Carleton College is in Northfield, MN, Rice County. Its coordinates are 44.4623, -93.1547.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Carleton College?
About 22% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,464 applicants.
How much does Carleton College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $65,457 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Carleton College?
About 2,069 students are enrolled.