Carleton College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,018

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$30.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Best known for its academic excellence and warm, welcoming campus community, Carleton offers 37 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education, a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. Instead of training for one narrow career path, Carleton students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in any walk of life. Carleton's faculty members are highly respected scholars, researchers, and practitioners in their fields.

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Overview

Total Faculty	215
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,002
Part-Time Undergraduate	16
Transfer Students	11
Programs	50 Programs
Courses	948 Courses
Equivalencies	296 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$42,690
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,690
Books and Supplies	$751
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	46%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$4,500
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$26,270

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Philosophy: Carleton’s tradition of extending educational opportunities to academically qualified students and meeting their financial need is based on a deep commitment to the belief that a true liberal arts education exposes students to varying backgrounds and points of view outside as well as inside, the classroom. For this reason, in addition to the more pragmatic one that many parents cannot afford the cost of education today, Carleton encourages high school students to apply for admission.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	March 31

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average of 2.00 is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school and college transcripts should be submitted for admission consideration.
SAT Scores:

All transfer applicants are expected to submit results from the College Board's SAT I or the American College Test.
Letters of Recommendation:

Your recommendations should be recent. If you have only completed 1 semester of college, it is reasonable to include 2 high school recommenders. If, however, you have completed more than one year, we advise that at least 1 be from a recent professor.
Essay:

Your personal essay should provide some insight into why you are looking to transfer and why Carleton is a good match for you.
Application Fee:

The application is free for those applying online. There is a $30 application fee for paper applications.
Interview:

We're thrilled to talk with you more about your interest in Carleton. However, we do not require an interview and are only able to interview transfer students through February 15.
Apply Here:

apps.carleton.edu/admissions/overview/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C- or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

To qualify for the Carleton degree, students must spend at least two years in residence including the senior year.