by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,940 undergraduates in 2020, Carleton is a small, private college located in Northfield, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Carleton offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Carleton. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Carleton Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Carleton does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Carleton Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Carleton for Veterans Guide.
Carleton not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Carleton has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,940 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,918 (98.9%). Part-time attendance was 22 (1.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,918 | 22 | 1,940 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Carleton receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Carleton #41 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Carleton by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Carleton Diversity Guide.
Carleton has a total of 503 student athletes, 307 men and 196 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,884,497 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,808,725 |
| Net | $75,772 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Carleton College Athletics