CARLETON COLLEGE

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Carleton College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Northfield, MN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057-4001
Main Phone: (507) 646-4000
Web Site: www.carleton.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,922 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 236 male students and 266 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47% of the student body, while females made up 53%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (9)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 34.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 640. One quarter of students scored at least 740.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Computer

Computer Science

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Carleton College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Carleton College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Midwest Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 33,645
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 28,110
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 33,645

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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