Only one other small college has produced more Peace Corps volunteers than Carleton, according to newly released rankings. Established in 1961 to promote “world peace and friendship,” some 240,000 Peace Corps volunteers have served in 144 countries worldwide. With 504 total volunteers, the second most among American colleges with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates, Carleton is just five students behind Oberlin College and Conservatory and 21 volunteers above the third-highest producer, St. Olaf College.
“The fact that so many of our alumni continue to dedicate their time after graduation to promoting deeper connection with and cultural understanding of people all over the world is a testament to the unique impact of a Carleton liberal arts education,” says President Alison Byerly.