Tuition (in-state)$69,000
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance21%
Enrollment2,000
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Biology, computer science, economics, physics, political science |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 93% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $69,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,000 |
| Room and board | $17,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 9:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 93%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Cowling Arboretum
- Northfield Defeat of Jesse James Days
- Minneapolis 45 minutes north
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$62,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesCareer Center; externships pair students with alumni for a week during breaks
Top employers of recent graduates
- Epic
- Teach For America
- Deloitte
- Target
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship funding
- Carleton in Washington
- Externship program over winter break
Alumni
| Living alumni | 30,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Pierce Butler
- Barrie Osborne
- Melvin Calvin
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | MIAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met · Deadline: Jan 15
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