Carleton College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1866
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Trimester
Undergraduate student body:
1,980
Environment:
Rural
Endowment:
$649,831,871
Admissions
Address
1 N. College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Website
http://www.carleton.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@acs.carleton.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Most Selective
Send application by:
January 15
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Paul Thiboutot
Admissions office telephone:
(507) 646-4190
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 15
Decision sent by:
April 15
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
November 15
Decision sent by:
December 15
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$30
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
No
Electronic application:
http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/overview/apply
Tuition deposit:
$400 (Refundable by September 13)
Room deposit:
None
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
N/A |
4 |
| Mathematics |
N/A |
3 |
| Science |
N/A |
3 |
| Lab |
N/A |
1 |
| Foreign language |
N/A |
3 |
| Social studies |
N/A |
3 |
| History |
N/A |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
N/A |
N/A |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
February 1
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
February 1
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Important
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Important
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Important
Volunteer work:
Important
Work experience:
Important
Level of applicant's interest:
Not considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Most Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
32%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
49%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
30%
Total applicants:
4,450
Total acceptances:
1,405
Total freshman enrollment:
504
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
38%
Male applicants:
1,922
Male acceptances:
681
Male freshman enrollment:
232
Female applicants:
2,528
Female acceptances:
724
Female freshman enrollment:
272
Out-of-state freshmen:
77%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
1,304
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
361
Students enrolled from waiting list:
10
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
78%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
97%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
99%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
52%
Average high school GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
81%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
670 – 750
Math:
660 – 740
Combined:
1330 – 1490
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
57.1% |
54.7% |
| 600-699 |
34.5% |
39.4% |
| 500-599 |
7.9% |
5.4% |
| 400-499 |
0.5% |
0.5% |
| 300-399 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
54%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
28 – 32
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
68.8% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
26.5% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
4.8% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
|
