Jan 18, 2022
My Favorite Carleton Prof and 1st Year Seminar
Kai talks about the first-year fall “Argument & Inquiry” seminar and features his favorite Carleton prof.
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You have a lot to learn about Carleton — and we have a lot to learn about you. Whether you’re just starting your college search or have already submitted your application, we're here to answer your questions.
You have a lot to learn about Carleton — and we have a lot to learn about you. Whether you’re just starting your college search or have already submitted your application, we're here to answer your questions.
Take the first step and say hello! We’d love to know more about your interests and how they match with our programs at Carleton.
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Phone: 507-222-4190
Fax: 507-222-4526
Email: admissions@carleton.edu
Location: Scoville Hall
100 South College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
In Our Own Words
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.
Jan 17, 2022
My Winter Break- Part I
Fátima reminisces about how she spent her first winter break on campus.
Jan 16, 2022
Time for Track!
Hannah talks about competing in her first indoor track meet as a college student.
Jan 15, 2022
A Perfect Day for Skiing
Zoë describes her experience Nordic skiing for the first time in the Cowling Arboretum.
What Others Are Saying
We get it: after perusing a dozen colleges’ websites, everything starts to sound the same. Well, we think that Carleton’s great, but it’s time to seek out a second (or third, or fourth, or nineteenth) opinion.
Our Reputation
Exceptional Professors
Carleton profs are celebrated as the best in the nation. They earn top marks for their commitment to teaching undergraduate students.
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Greatest Earning Potential
The Carleton degree will take you far, says a PayScale study on undergrad earnings. (But trust us, we know success isn’t just about your paycheck!)
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Small Town, Great Lifestyle
Northfield has a strong economy, thriving arts scene, and high quality of life. In fact, it’s regularly chosen as one of the best small towns in the country.
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