Carleton consistently ranks highly among its peers due, in large part, to the quality of its faculty and the rigor of its teaching. To preserve this high level of distinction and fulfill our academic mission, the Every Carl for Carleton campaign invested $256.6 million to better support our hands-on approach to learning.

Internships, externships, research, study abroad, and community-based learning give our students valuable perspective and open avenues to future careers. To this end, the Every Carl for Carleton campaign raised $24 million to ensure all students have access to these opportunities regardless of financial status.

As we build for the future, we cannot neglect Carleton’s needs today. Every year the annual fund (including the Alumni Annual Fund, Parents Fund, and the Carleton Friends Fund) provides a critical 6.5 percent of the college’s operating budget, and, thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends throughout the Every Carl for Carleton campaign, the annual fund has grown from $8.7 million per year in fiscal 2015 to $10.6 million in fiscal year 2021 to meet the most pressing needs of the college.