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Carleton College
  • 4 Year
  • NORTHFIELD, MN
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Carleton College
#2 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
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    Carleton College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Carleton?

    Carleton admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 21%. Students that get into Carleton have an average SAT score between 1330-1520 or an average ACT score of 30-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Carleton is January 15. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Carleton early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    21%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    56%
    Total Applicants
    6,892
    SAT Range
    1330-1520
    SAT Reading
    660-750
    SAT Math
    670-770
    Students Submitting SAT
    50%
    ACT Range
    30-34
    ACT English
    32-35
    ACT Math
    27-34
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    57%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    carleton.edu/admissions/apply/steps
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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