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Carleton College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$62,634

Out of state

$62,634
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
79%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 12.0% $6,483
State/local grants 4.0% $5,941
Institutional grants 60.0% $45,121
Loans 41.0% $4,492

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$15,990 per year

Books & Supplies

$938 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,788 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Computer Science
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Mathematics, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
16.63%
  • Apply 8,583
  • Accepted 1,427
  • Attend 532

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
720-780
ACT Composite
32-35
SAT Reading
710-770
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
50%
Male Students
50%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian51.53%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities18.65%
  3. Asian9.81%
  4. Hispanic/Latino9.37%
  5. Black6.56%
  6. Not Specified3.93%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.05%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

2,074

Undergraduate students

2,074

Full Time Students
100%
Part Time Students
0%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Football
    • Soccer
    • Baseball
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Tennis
    • Basketball
    • Golf
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