Taking a Strange New Class
Inigo explains the fun he’s had from an unlikely course offering!
Carleton’s academic environment is undeniably rigorous and challenging — but it’s also wholly supportive.
There’s something unique about Carleton that you’ll discover when you visit.
Carleton is surprisingly affordable. We’re committed to being within reach for all students.
You have questions. We have answers. And we’re happy to help.
We are an intellectually insatiable group of people. We approach learning with enthusiasm, energy, and a distinctly Carleton brand of playfulness. Carleton is a collaborative place where students and professors work together to make sense of the messiness of life.
As respected scholars, scientists, artists, and researchers, Carleton professors are at the forefront of their fields, but it is in the classroom where they truly shine.
Our curriculum teaches skills that last a lifetime: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, effective communication, and the flexibility to adapt to dynamic situations.
With more than 50 majors and minors to choose from, you can explore your interests — and develop new ones. Take a look at what you can learn while you’re here.
Whatever your passions and talents, you can express them here. We want to get to know you. And we want you to get to know us.
Inigo explains the fun he’s had from an unlikely course offering!
Kate talks about getting into musical theater at Carleton, and why she almost didn’t do it
Will reminisces on his NSW and gives some advice for new students
Jincheng talks about some little things she appreciates about being at Carleton!
From your first day on campus, you’ll work closely with students and faculty members on interesting projects.
Local florists sell flowers on campus every Friday, allowing students to discover a welcoming surprise in their mailbox.
The people you meet at Carleton will form your social and professional network for years to come.
There’s no single path for navigating college, but Carleton has the resources you’ll need to find your way. Whether you have a plan in mind or want to try something new, we’re here to help you succeed.
Carleton consistently ranks among the country’s top 10 liberal arts colleges.
As he retires as founding president of San Carlos Apache College, Martín Ahumada ’77 reflects on language, leadership, and Indigenous higher education.
For Empty Bowls, Carleton ceramicists have for 20 years fused artistic excellence and community engagement, raising $160,000 for a Northfield food shelf along the way.
Progress is already being made towards goals around sustainability, student support, and interdisciplinary studies in Carleton’s strategic plan.
A Carleton Spring Break tour links civil rights history with the struggle for equality today.