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Carleton College is an independent, non-sectarian, liberal arts, and co-educational college located in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. U.S. News and World Report rankings (2008) ranked Carleton College as the 8th 'liberal arts college' in the nation. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Carleton College’s campus is spread across an area of 10 acres.
Carleton College has an active student life. The athletics department sponsors more than 15 varsity teams, over 20 club teams, and several other intramural teams. They participate in NCAA (North Coast Athletic Conference) Division III. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Knights. Some of the notable alumni of Carleton College include Thorstein Veblen, economist and author of The Theory of the Leisure Class; Anthony Downs, author of An Economic Theory of Democracy; and Garrick Utley, former host of Meet the Press.
Carleton is in Northfield, MN. Northfield is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Carleton issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Carleton include mathematics, science, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 27% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at Carleton. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 750 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 650 to 740 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Carleton teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,994 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Carleton offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Carleton can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Midwest Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057-4001
General Phone: (507) 222-4000
http://www.carleton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 227 | economics, international relations, history, English, social studies, political science, American studies, Latin American studies, ... |
| Science | 116 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biomathematics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer science |
| Music | 7 | music, musicology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | film studies, film and photography |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama, dance, dance courses |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Carleton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 461 | 44 |
In 2007-2008, Carleton had a total enrollment of 1,994 students (1,959 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 47% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| California | 8% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Carleton offers campus housing for 1,666 of its 1,959 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Northfield, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,951 | 1,350 | 27% | 489 | 36% |
| Men | 2,185 | 638 | 29% | 245 | 38% |
| Women | 2,766 | 712 | 26% | 244 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 740 |
| SAT Writing | 650 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,046 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,046 |
| Room and board | $ 9,993 |
| Room charge | $ 5,223 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 630 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,331 |
Financial Aid:
Carleton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 234000)
Carleton has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 60 | $115,625 | 37 | $121,994 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $81,602 | 20 | $80,095 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $68,432 | 29 | $68,912 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $61,527 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $51,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 118 | $95,358 | 98 | $89,910 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carleton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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