Carleton College
Northfield, MN. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Northfield, MN · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,086 |
| Acceptance rate | 20% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1430–1550 · 37% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1410–1530 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 32–35 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 91% |
| First-year retention | 95% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $84,893 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Physical sciences, Biology, Math & statistics, Computer science.
Carleton College campus map
Around campus
- Places to eat: Dairy Queen, Jersey Mike's Subs, Spring Creek Grille, Taco Bell, Subway, Ole Store Restaurant
- Coffee: Brick Oven Bakery (BOB), Little Joy Coffee, Groundwire Coffee Roasters, Caribou Coffee
- Nightlife: The Contented Cow, Froggz
- Shops: Seven Gables Books & Antiques, Nutting Block, Content Bookstore, The Shops at 314 Division, Champion Sports, Sissy's On 7th
- Museums and culture: Northfield Public Library, St. Dominic's Youth Center, Santa's Cottage, Northfield Depot, Northfield Arts Guild, The Key/Northfield Union of Youth
- Groceries: Sterling Pharmacy
- Parks: Curves Strength Training Facility, Dresden Hills Park, Central Park, Northfield Memorial Pool, Northfield Memorial Park, John North Park
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