| Official Name: | Carleton College |
| Nickname: | Carleton |
| Location: | Northfield, Minnesota |
| Size: | 2,514 Students |
| Campus Setting: | Rural |
| Average Tuition: | $38,046 |
| Average Financial Aid: | $29,730 |
| Acceptance Rate: | 26 - 34% |
| Private/Public: | Private |
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Academic Progress:
Carleton students are normally expected to complete their work in four years and may be dropped from the College if they have not earned at least 42 credits and a cumulative GPA of 1.8 at the end of three terms; 96 credits and a GPA of 1.9 at the end of six terms; and 150 credits and a GPA of 2.0 at the end of nine terms. (These are the lower limits allowed and do not indicate normal progress; that is closer to 54 credits, 108 credits and 162 credits, respectively.) For graduation, a minimum of 210 credits and a GPA of 2.0 is required. A student whose cumulative record in the judgment of the Academic Standing Committee indicates an inability to fulfill the College requirements may be suspended or dismissed at the end of fall or winter term as well as at the end of the academic year.
Academic Support Center
Academic Support Center (ASC) is to support and guide all Carleton students in their pursuit of academic excellence. Students are provided individual and group opportunities to develop as active and independent learners. ASC tutors and programs challenge students to explore their own ideas through critical thinking and problem-solving.
Carleton students are normally expected to complete their work in four years and may be dropped from the College if they have not earned at least 42 credits and a cumulative GPA of 1.8 at the end of three terms; 96 credits and a GPA of 1.9 at the end of six terms; and 150 credits and a GPA of 2.0 at the end of nine terms. (These are the lower limits allowed and do not indicate normal progress; that is closer to 54 credits, 108 credits and 162 credits, respectively.) For graduation, a minimum of 210 credits and a GPA of 2.0 is required. A student whose cumulative record in the judgment of the Academic Standing Committee indicates an inability to fulfill the College requirements may be suspended or dismissed at the end of fall or winter term as well as at the end of the academic year.
Academic Support Center
Academic Support Center (ASC) is to support and guide all Carleton students in their pursuit of academic excellence. Students are provided individual and group opportunities to develop as active and independent learners. ASC tutors and programs challenge students to explore their own ideas through critical thinking and problem-solving.
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By The Numbers
Academics
- Top Majors:
Social Sciences 25%
Physical Sciences 15%
Biology 10%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%
English 7%
History 7%
Area and Ethnic Studies 5%
Foreign Languages and Literature 5%
Mathematics 5% - Programs Offered:
African Studies African-American Studies American Studies Area Studies Asian Studies Latin American Studies Russian/Slavic Area Studies Women's Studies Art History/Criticism/Conservation Fine/Studio Arts Music - General Biology Computer Science English English Language & Literature - General African Classics French German Greek, Ancient Hebrew Latin Romance Languages Russian Slavic Spanish History - General Mathematics - General Mathematics/Computer Science Philosophy Religion/Religious Studies Chemistry Geology Physics Psychology - General Anthropology Economics International Relations Political Science/Government Sociology - Study Programs:
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double major
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification
Urban Semester - Study Support:
Learning Center
Tutoring
Writing Center
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Quick Facts
- Carleton College is : a Private, Residential Liberal Arts College, Four-year, coeducational
- Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Arts
- 33 majors and 16 concentrations; more than 1,000 courses offered
- Two-thirds of Carleton students participate in off-campus studies at least once during their four years. Students take part in over 100 different programs in 45 countries.
- Calendar: 3-3-3 (three 10-week terms)
- Number of Faculty: 198 full-time; 95% hold the most advanced degree offered in their field
- Student / Faculty Ratio: 9:1
- Average Class Size: 17; 39% of classes have 13 or fewer students
- Total Fees : $45,645 (full-time tuition -$35,958, mandatory fees - $198 and room and board -$9489)
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