Carleton College

Carleton College is a non-profit private institution of higher education in America that has been conducting research since the 1866 year. The university campus is located far from the bustle of the city beyond the borders of Northfield.

The university consistently replenishes the list of the TOP-250 best American universities.

The curriculum develops critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, effective communication, and adaptability.

The college supports international students, first-generation students, students from low-income families, and members of underrepresented groups.

The Center for Community and Civic Engagement helps arrange volunteer work, Off-Campus Studies supports study abroad, the Career Center helps with internships, and Student Fellowships helps with funding for summer research.

• Courses to obtain American Red Cross certificates in first aid with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifeguard training, and water safety,
• specialization in contemporary dance or ballet and classes in folk, social, and jazz dance,
• a preparatory program for medical and other professional schools with consultations from a specialized advisor.

• Carleton's traditions include Cookie House, Friday Flowers, Spring Concert, and Silent Dance Party,
• over 20 years, participants in the Empty Bowls charitable initiative have raised $160,000 for the Northfield food fund,
• the first Carleton students graduated from the college in 1874.

Almost 96% of students live on campus in residence halls, theme and culture houses, or townhouses. Floors of residence halls usually house students of different years and gender identities together.

Housing options include single-gender floors, substance-free floors, quiet floors, and first-year-only floors. Each floor has one or two resident advisors.

Carleton has more than 200 student organizations in the fields of art, sports, community activities, and other interests. More than 70% of students take part in sports.

• 20 varsity teams, 24 sports clubs, and 14 intramural sports leagues,
• Carleton Pre-Health Association, the campus's largest student organization for students planning a career in medicine, holds workshops with medical professionals and medical school students and offers volunteer projects,
• First-Year Fall Day, Sophomore Major Declaration Day, and Maize and Blue Daize, organized by Student Ambassadors together with alumni relations staff,
• Ueshiro Carleton Karate Dojo holds classes in traditional Okinawan karate and welcomes beginners.

The Distinguished Women Visitors fund, established in 1970, invites prominent women who have achieved success in their profession to campus.

• About 70% of students take part in study abroad programs,
• 80% of students work on campus,
• Carleton consistently ranks among the top ten colleges in the US for broad liberal arts and natural science education,
• in the U.S. News & World Report ranking, Carleton's faculty was ranked No. 1 in the country for attention to undergraduate teaching,
• 91% of students graduate from college in four years.

We are talking about an average in scale higher education institution, where about 3000 students take a course at the same time each year. Both local residents and visitors can join the ranks of students. All students on the same conditions can participate in international exchange programs.

University infrastructure

For students, all the conditions for learning and life. There is a large library and hostel in a small university campus. The university is listed in authoritative groups and scientific communities.

During the academic term, karate classes take place three times a week in the dance studio at Cowling Gymnasium: on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 5:10 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Training for senior belts on Saturdays continues until noon.

An interview is not required for admission to Carleton.

Active Carleton alumni associations exist in all major cities in the US and in several other countries.

The University Student Admission Commission decides on admission based on data on past performance and passed exams at the last place of study. The competition among the applicants is not the highest, up to three people apply for each place. Year of study here is divided into separate trimesters.

Getting an education in this American institution is not a cheap pleasure. Each trimester will cost about $ 7,000. And this applies to undergraduate and graduate to the same extent. At the same time, students have an excellent opportunity to save a little by obtaining scholarships, subject to good academic performance. Learn more about the life and activities of the university can be on the pages of the official portal at www.carleton.edu, as well as on Facebook and social network Linkedin.

• Carleton covers 100% of each student's demonstrated financial need without loans,
• financial aid consists of grants, scholarships, and student earnings. Grants and scholarships do not require repayment,
• 57% of students receive need-based aid, taking the family's financial situation into account. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the average aid package was $71,866, while the family paid an average of $21,763,
• the college added $100 million to its endowment for ongoing support of students from low-income families,
• students can receive up to $5,350 per year for an internship or research project,
• financial aid applies to all of Carleton's off-campus programs and the first third-party provider program.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision