CARLETON COLLEGE, NORTHFIELD, MN
Among one of the most selective liberal arts colleges in the midwest, Carleton does not disappoint. The academics are challenging and the community welcoming as shown in their Friday Flowers tradition. Every Friday members of the community can send flowers to one another through the mailroom. What makes this even better, is that this tradition extends to their neighboring college St. Olaf as well. This is midwest-nice at its finest! If you’re excited to learn in a small tight-knit community with passionate and curious students, don’t miss out on this Minnesota gem.
• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment – 2100
• Admit rate – 22%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA & CSS
• Retention rate – 96%
• Avg Class size about 20
• Student to faculty ratio – 8:1
CURRICULUM
• Strongest majors include Astronomy, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, International Relations
• Offers a 3-2 program in engineering with Washington University in St. Louis
• Other popular majors include the arts – music, dance, theater, and environmental sciences
• 70% study abroad
• 2/3 of students complete an internship
• Curriculum includes distribution requirements to increase breadth of knowledge
• Trimester system three (10 week terms)
• Globally minded and requires proficiency in a second language
• Cross over schools include Grinnell, Amherst, Williams, and Swarthmore
STUDENT BODY
• Students are proud to be a little quirky
• Students are active and community-minded
• Weekend life is largely based on campus with movies, concerts, dances and more
• 20 D3 sports teams
• Majority of students participate in club and intramural sports
• Seeks a diverse student body with only 17% are from Minnesota | 10% international
• Housing guaranteed all 4 years and 81% live on-campus
• No Greek Life
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Applications are read holistically
• Optional interviews available – about 1/3 of applicants will interview
• Demonstrated Interest not considered
FINANCIALS
• Meet 100% of need
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