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Northfield Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Northfield, Minnesota

There are at least 2 colleges in Northfield, listed and described below. These schools represent 5,034 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,963 full-time students, and a reported 4,699 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Northfield; see particularly Eagan colleges.

For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Carleton College or St. Olaf College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Minnesota Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Northfield is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Northfield.

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Colleges in Northfield with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, Minnesota 55057-4001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, international relations, economics, history, psychology, English, chemistry, geology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,994 students, 1,959 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,666 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-750. Math: 650-740. Writing: 650-750.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

St. Olaf College
1520 St Olaf Ave
Northfield, Minnesota 55057-1098

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, English, mathematics, economics, psychology, political science, art studies, chemistry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 3,040 students, 3,004 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,033 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-710. Math: 590-700.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Burnsville Colleges160,22056 
Eagan Colleges463,55772 
Rosemount Colleges114,6192,864 

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