Ranked among the nation’s best colleges, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota.

The character of Carleton is the blend of rigor and good humor that permeates everything we do. It fosters depth, creativity, and compassion, both inside the classroom and out.

Oct 24, 2025 · 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 …

4 days ago · We approach learning with enthusiasm, energy, and a distinctly Carleton brand of playfulness. Carleton is a collaborative place where students and professors work together to make …

Oct 24, 2025 · Carleton’s Beginnings Founded in 1866, Carleton College was the dream of Minnesota pioneers who understood that human knowledge is the real frontier. We’ve been exploring it here …

Oct 24, 2025 · Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of 2,007 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota.

Carleton College was founded in Northfield, Minnesota, in 1866, just 10 years after the town itself, and we graduated our first students in 1874. Fast forward to today, and Northfield is a bustling college …

Carleton College is located in Northfield, Minnesota. We’re less than an hour’s drive from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Admissions Office is in Scoville Hall, physically located at 105 North College …

Dec 4, 2025 · Call Carleton’s Gift Accounting Office at 800-758-9441. See the Giving to Carleton website for a complete directory of staff who can assist you with specific types of gifts.

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