Carleton Admissions Information
Carleton College
Northfield, MN (
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A first-rate liberal arts college located in the quaint Minnesota town of Northfield, Carleton College is recognized for its outstanding academics. The school provides students with a true liberal arts education that helps develop knowledge and skills applicable for all paths that students choose to take. Voted #1 for undergraduate teaching by the U.S. News and World Report, Carleton fosters a small classroom setting with a low student-faculty ratio, so interaction and individualized attention are guaranteed. Carleton students are challenged to think critically and creatively; the university’s small, close-knit environment is filled with students who are likelier to cooperate than to compete.
From an extracurricular standpoint, Carleton certainly does not lack programs to keep its students occupied. Intramurals dominate the social scene at the school, where Ultimate Frisbee and broomball are very popular. The Carleton Knights, which compete at the Division III level, have a presence throughout campus; One Knight Stand, a popular cabaret group, is one example of the school’s nod to its mascot. Only 35 miles from the state capital St. Paul, students are able to seek culture and entertainment off campus.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
1 North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057 |
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| Phone Number: |
(507) 222-4000 |
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| Website: |
www.carleton.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, liberal arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, club, intramural, intercollegiate |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,020 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
71% |
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| Percent international: |
6.13% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
9:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Biology/Biological Sciences
Economics
Political Science and Government |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
Independent Study
Internships
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Urban Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Special Housing For Disabled Students |
Apartments For Single Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert bands
Drama
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Radio station
Student newspaper
Yearbook |
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
Jazz band
Model U.N.
Musical theater
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #5 School Runs Like Butter
- Voted #12 Most Liberal Students
- Voted #16 Professors Get High Marks
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- Voted #10 Best College Radio Station
- Voted #16 Everyone Plays Intramural Sports
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Admissions Information
Carleton College is a top 10 liberal arts college with a 31% acceptance rate. As such, admissions at the school is a selective process. Carleton seeks students who have exceeded the minimum expectations and have instead taken advantage of the advanced coursework available throughout high school. A student's GPA, secondary school record, and class rank are important factors for admission and, for officials at Carleton, indicate academic promise.
Beyond academic qualifications, the college seeks leaders and is interested in how active the applicant is outside of the classroom. This is evaluated through extracurricular activities, volunteer and work experience, recommendations, and character. A student's application essay, alumni relation, and ethnicity are also important determinants during the admissions process.
| Admissions address: |
100 South College Street
Northfield, MN 55057 |
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| Phone number: |
(507) 222-4190 |
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| Fax number: |
(507) 222-4526 |
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| Admissions Website: |
www.carleton.edu/admissions/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@carleton.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Paul Thiboutot |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
4,784 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
31% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
2 Academic Teacher Evaluations
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Interview (recommended) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
SAT II Subject Tests are recommended. |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
650
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700
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750
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68%
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| SAT Math |
650
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700
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750
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68%
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| SAT Writing |
650
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700
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740
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68%
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| College Board code: |
6081 |
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| ACT code: |
2092 |
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