Carleton College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1166 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #328 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #297 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Northfield |
| #792 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 49 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Undergraduates
- 2,069
- 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 22% and is among the top 6% 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 | 22% | 21% | 24% |
| Applicants | 6,464 | 3,252 | 3,212 |
| Admissions | 1,440 | 668 | 772 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 538 | 260 | 278 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
163 or 30%
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
145 or 27%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Carleton College are 32-34 (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 | 1066 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 214 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 207 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 205 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 186 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 141 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 47 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Carleton College is $29,434 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 | $12,069 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,350 |
| $48-75K | $10,999 |
| $75-110K | $17,900 |
| $110K+ | $41,028 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,043 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,043 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,043 |
| Fee in-district | $414 |
| Fee in-state | $414 |
| Fee out-of-state | $414 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,840 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,710 |
| Room charge | $8,820 |
| Meal charge | $7,890 |
Carleton College majors
Carleton College has granted 481 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Carleton College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 69 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 |
| Chemistry, General | 35 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 34 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 30 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 29 |
| Mathematics, General | 25 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 22 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 |
| Physics, General | 16 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 14 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Statistics, General | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 |
| Linguistics | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 7 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Area Studies, Other | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 481 |
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% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Carleton College has published 5,408 scientific papers with 184,683 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 51 | 379 |
| 1993 | 49 | 396 |
| 1994 | 47 | 325 |
| 1995 | 64 | 366 |
| 1996 | 60 | 456 |
| 1997 | 48 | 509 |
| 1998 | 46 | 485 |
| 1999 | 51 | 628 |
| 2000 | 63 | 632 |
| 2001 | 55 | 689 |
| 2002 | 81 | 889 |
| 2003 | 67 | 1044 |
| 2004 | 91 | 1246 |
| 2005 | 121 | 1422 |
| 2006 | 98 | 1691 |
| 2007 | 93 | 2131 |
| 2008 | 104 | 2201 |
| 2009 | 140 | 2706 |
| 2010 | 118 | 3093 |
| 2011 | 129 | 3468 |
| 2012 | 162 | 4154 |
| 2013 | 171 | 4553 |
| 2014 | 183 | 5002 |
| 2015 | 160 | 5247 |
| 2016 | 184 | 7603 |
| 2017 | 227 | 9660 |
| 2018 | 203 | 14026 |
| 2019 | 359 | 16186 |
| 2020 | 267 | 17270 |
| 2021 | 258 | 21047 |
| 2022 | 295 | 16887 |
| 2023 | 202 | 17515 |
| 2024 | 156 | 16321 |
Carleton College alumni
-
Zach McGowan
- Enrolled in Carleton College
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in American studies
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Zach 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
- screenwriterbassistsingersinger-songwriterpianist
- 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
- photographermountaineerfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Jimmy Chin is an American professional mountain athlete, photographer, skier, film director, and author.
-
Thorstein Veblen
- Enrolled in Carleton College
- In 1880 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writereconomistprofessorsociologist
- Biography
-
Thorstein Bunde Veblen was an American economist and sociologist who, during his lifetime, emerged as a well-known critic of capitalism.
General info
| Founded | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat Announcement of Your Words Illuminates |
| Colors | maize, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 738 |
| 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 |