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Carleton College

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A+

Rating

Private

Type

2,129

Students

$56,778

Tuition

19%

Acceptance

#38

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Northfield, MN

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057

Carleton College is a small private liberal arts college located in Northfield, MN ranked 38th in the US. It has a total of 2,129 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting a tad shy of 1/5th of applicants. Carleton College offers 35 different majors and is best known for its International Relations and Affairs, Religious Studies, and Fine Art programs (nationally ranked 11th, 14th, and 14th respectively). With an annual tuition of $56,778 per year, Carleton College is exceptionally expensive. 89.73% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to take in near $54,200 per year, which is 30% above the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$57,111
Above Average

Carleton College

$57,111

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$74,275

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$36,016

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

19%Acceptance
Moderately Selective

Carleton College

19%

National

69%
Sat

1360 - 1540

57% of students submit

Admissions Yield

37%

ACT

0 - 0

54% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

2,129Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

49%

In-state

83%

Female

51%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

0%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% International Relations and Affairs10% Computer Science9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General70% Others

11% International Relations and Affairs

10% Computer Science

9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

70% Others

International Relations and Affairs

11%

55 Graduates

Computer Science

10%

53 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

9%

46 Graduates

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other

8%

39 Graduates

Mathematics, General

6%

32 Graduates

Chemistry, General

5%

27 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

5%

24 Graduates

Economics, General

5%

24 Graduates

Physics, General

5%

24 Graduates

Academics

A+
Professors
StudentsProfessors9:19:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

9

Number of Library Books

555,594

Academic Spend per Student

$31,859

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

96%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$39,500/Year

Carleton College

$39,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$39,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$54,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

89%