Carleton College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1315 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #357 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #321 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Northfield |
| #744 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 2,059
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.carleton.edu
Carleton College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Carleton College has an acceptance rate of 17% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Applicants | 8,583 | 4,092 | 4,491 |
| Admissions | 1,427 | 679 | 748 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 532 | 268 | 264 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
197 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Carleton College are 1430-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
149 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Carleton College are 32-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1061 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 207 (10%) |
| Asian | 202 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 193 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 177 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 135 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 81 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Carleton College is $31,494 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,645 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,456 |
| $48-75K | $12,453 |
| $75-110K | $21,520 |
| $110K+ | $41,301 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,244 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,244 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,244 |
| Fee in-district | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $390 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,865 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,990 |
| Room charge | $8,439 |
| Meal charge | $7,551 |
Carleton College majors
Carleton College has granted 483 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Carleton College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 51 |
| Computer Science | 45 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 39 |
| Chemistry, General | 33 |
| Mathematics, General | 32 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 27 |
| Physics, General | 27 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 18 |
| Statistics, General | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| History, General | 15 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 13 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 7 |
| Linguistics | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 483 |
Carleton College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Carleton College has published 4,139 scientific papers with 70,475 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Biology, Philosophy, Law, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 37 | 185 |
| 1992 | 39 | 262 |
| 1993 | 43 | 266 |
| 1994 | 40 | 235 |
| 1995 | 57 | 262 |
| 1996 | 53 | 307 |
| 1997 | 39 | 375 |
| 1998 | 43 | 308 |
| 1999 | 45 | 440 |
| 2000 | 57 | 419 |
| 2001 | 46 | 468 |
| 2002 | 69 | 640 |
| 2003 | 62 | 713 |
| 2004 | 83 | 744 |
| 2005 | 80 | 891 |
| 2006 | 81 | 1040 |
| 2007 | 75 | 1263 |
| 2008 | 79 | 1244 |
| 2009 | 110 | 1491 |
| 2010 | 97 | 1821 |
| 2011 | 106 | 1860 |
| 2012 | 117 | 2167 |
| 2013 | 161 | 2444 |
| 2014 | 149 | 2615 |
| 2015 | 138 | 2764 |
| 2016 | 147 | 3268 |
| 2017 | 188 | 3584 |
| 2018 | 143 | 4255 |
| 2019 | 170 | 4740 |
| 2020 | 193 | 5667 |
| 2021 | 200 | 7215 |
| 2022 | 215 | 7106 |
| 2023 | 149 | 6551 |
Carleton College alumni
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Zach McGowan
- Enrolled in Carleton College
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in American studies
- Occupations
- stage actorvoice actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Zachary Brendan McGowan is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles in television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Anton Ivanov / The Superior, Shameless, Black Sails, and The 100. Other highlights include parts in the films Terminator Salvation, The Hunt for Eagle One, and the sequel The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point. He guest-starred in the television series Numbers, CSI: Miami, and Cold Case, with voice-over work for the Scream Awards, Animal Planet and the video games Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, and Iron Man.
-
Peter Tork
- Occupations
- songwritermusicianfilm actorbassistguitarist
- Biography
-
Peter Halsten Thorkelson, better known by his stage name Peter Tork, was an American musician and actor. He was best known as the bass guitarist and keyboardist of the Monkees and co-star of the NBC television series of the same name (1966–68).
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Jimmy Chin
- Occupations
- film directormountaineerphotographerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Jimmy Chin is an American professional mountain athlete, photographer, skier, film director, and author.
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Jack Lew
- Occupations
- lawyerinternational forum participantpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Jacob Joseph Lew is an American attorney and diplomat serving as the United States ambassador to Israel. He was the seventy-sixth United States secretary of the treasury from 2013 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as the twenty-fifth White House chief of staff from 2012 to 2013 and as director of the Office of Management and Budget in both the Clinton administration and Obama administration.
General info
| Founded | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat Announcement of Your Words Illuminates |
| Colors | maize, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 709 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | One North College Street Northfield, Minnesota, 55057 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 5072224000 |