Carleton

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Carleton

  • Type: Private liberal arts college (NCAA D-III, MIAC)
  • Location: Northfield, MN
  • Overall acceptance rate: 20.4% (Class of 2029 cycle, 7,449 applicants)
  • ED acceptance rate: 38.8% combined ED1+ED2 (637 ED applicants, 247 admitted)
  • SAT middle 50: 1470-1540 (EBRW 720-770, Math 730-790)
  • ACT middle 50: 32-35
  • Yield: 35% (507 enrolled of ~1,456 admitted)
  • Class size: 518 (Class of 2029)
  • Total undergrad enrollment: 2,128
  • Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
  • GPA: Average ~3.9 unweighted; 65% in top 10% of high school class
  • Trimester system: 3 terms per year (unusual among peers)

Demographics (2024-2025)

  • White: 51.5%, Asian: 10.3%, Black: 6.8%, Hispanic: 9.9%, International: 11.8%, Multiracial: 9.0%
  • Women: 51%
  • First-generation: 13%
  • Students from 44 states and 17 countries

Financial Aid

  • Meets 100% of demonstrated need
  • Net price by income (IPEDS, Title IV recipients):
  • $0-30K: $9,579
  • $30K-48K: $9,358
  • $48K-75K: $16,716
  • $75K-110K: $23,290
  • $110K+: $43,700

Athletics

  • 506 student-athletes across 18 varsity sports (D-III, MIAC)
  • ~23.8% of undergraduate enrollment
  • Sports include football, soccer, cross country, swimming, tennis, track & field, basketball

Simulation Notes

  • Category: top_lac -- consistently ranked among top 5-10 liberal arts colleges nationally
  • ED combined rate (~39%) is nearly 2x the overall rate -- moderate ED boost
  • Remote Minnesota location contributes to lower yield (~35%) despite strong academics
  • Trimester system and strong STEM programs are distinctive features
  • Student-faculty ratio 9:1, 72% of classes under 20 students