Carleton College is a coeducational, residential college noted for bright and talented students and a strong faculty committed to teaching. Providing a first class liberal arts education is Carleton's primary goal. By standard objective measures — such as the ability of new-entering students, the percentage of students who graduate, or the numbers who earn doctoral degrees and are now among the nation's top scientists and educators — Carleton is regarded as one of the country's best liberal arts colleges. Students come from nearly every state and many foreign countries, as well as from a wide range of social, economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Carleton College at a Glance
Enrollment
- Undergraduate: 2,000
Academic
- Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
- Average class size: 18
- Number undergraduate majors: 38
Racial/Ethnic Distribution
75% White, 4% Black, 7% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Multiracial
First-Year Student Profile
- Average ACT score: The middle 50% of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 29 and 33. 58% of first-year students presented the ACT as part of their applications.
- Average SAT score: Middle 50% ranges for SAT Math: 650-750, SAT Reading: 650-750, SAT Writing: 650-740. 68% of students submitted the SAT as part of their applications.
- Percentage from Minnesota: 20%
- Percentage who live on campus: 95%
Cost
- 2011-12 undergraduate tuition and fees: $42,942
- Room and board: $11,238
- Percentage first-time undergraduates receiving financial-aid: Around 50% of Carleton students qualify for some form of financial aid. 65% of financial aid awards are in the form of need-based grants and scholarships, which do not need to be repaid.
Religious Affiliation
- None
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