Carleton College

Northfield, MN
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    163 faculty · 342 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Mathematics21 faculty · 32 courses avg h-index 6.5 #22 of 23 in Mathematics
    Eric Egge, Associate Provost, Professor of Mathematics h-index 13
    In Algebra and Combinatorics, and I have published papers on the Terwilliger algebra, pattern-avoiding permutations, Legendre-Stirling numbers, Jacobi-Stirling numbers, and symmetric functions. I have a particular interest in mentoring
    Notable: “A Generalization of the Terwilliger Algebra” (2000) · 68 citations
    Adam Loy, Associate Professor of Statistics h-index 12
    Es on incorporating realistic computation and visualization into the classroom, exploring the potential of visual inference, developing better visualizations to explore complex models, and developing useful and useable R packages. Journal a
    Notable: “Climate change beliefs, concerns, and attitudes toward adaptation and mitigation among farmers in the Midwestern United States” (2013) · 307 citations
    Rafe Jones, Chair of Mathematics and Statistics, Professor of Mathematics h-index 12
    Notable: “The density of prime divisors in the arithmetic dynamics of quadratic polynomials” (2008) · 106 citations
    Caroline Turnage-Butterbaugh, Associate Professor of Mathematics h-index 7
    My research interests lie in the field of analytic number theory. In particular, I study analytic properties of L-functions (such as the Riemann zeta-function, Dedekind zeta-functions, automorphic L-functions, etc), including their moments
    Notable: “Moments of products of automorphic L-functions” (2014) · 34 citations
    Courses: Calculus with Problem Solving · Tour of Mathematics and Statistics · Introduction to Calculus · Calculus 2 · Linear Algebra with Applications · Calculus 3 +26 more
    Biology20 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 12.1 #59 of 68 in Biology
    Rika Anderson, Associate Department Chair, Associate Professor of Biology h-index 24
    Lie in computational applications within the biological domain. I am researching the interactions between microbes and viruses across various hydrothermal gradients. Outside of academics, I enjoy going on walks and spending time under the s
    Notable: “Community-led, integrated, reproducible multi-omics with anvi’o” (2020) · 985 citations
    Mark McKone, Towsley Professor of Biology and Research Supervisor of Cowling Arboretum h-index 21
    Evolutionary ecology of plant/insect interactions. Community ecology of tallgrass prairie, especially in the planted prairies of the Carleton Arboretum. Flowering strategies of prairie plants in response to fire. Teaching Interests Courses
    Notable: “COMMUNITY- AND ECOSYSTEM-LEVEL CHANGES IN A SPECIES-RICH TALLGRASS PRAIRIE RESTORATION” (2004) · 205 citations
    Susan Singer, Laurence McKinley Gould Professor, Emerita h-index 20
    Notable: “The Medicago genome provides insight into the evolution of rhizobial symbioses” (2011) · 1,302 citations
    Raka Mitra, Chair of Biology, Professor of Biology h-index 16
    Notable: “Nodulation Signaling in Legumes Requires NSP2, a Member of the GRAS Family of Transcriptional Regulators” (2005) · 579 citations
    Courses: Human Reproduction and Sexuality · Genes, Evolution and Development and Lab · Energy Flow in Biological Systems and Lab · Global Change Biology · Disease Ecology and Evolution · Disease Ecology and Evolution Laboratory +34 more
    Chemistry20 faculty · 30 courses avg h-index 13.2 #17 of 21 in Chemistry
    Deborah Gross, Charles Jim and Marjorie Kade Professor of the Sciences h-index 29
    Lie in the study of ambient aerosol particles. I am interested in using real-time particle measuring instruments, such as the Aerosol Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer (ATOFMS) to learn more about airborne particulates. This instruments make
    Notable: “Direct Observation of Heterogeneous Chemistry in the Atmosphere” (1998) · 379 citations
    Richard Ramette, Laurence M. Gould Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus h-index 17
    Notable: “Rhodamine B Equilibria” (1956) · 302 citations
    Marion Cass, Professor of Chemistry, Emerita h-index 17
    Notable: “Dye Sensitization of Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide with Osmium and Ruthenium Polypyridyl Complexes” (2000) · 154 citations
    Daniela Kohen, Professor of Chemistry h-index 16
    Notable: “Atomistic Simulations of CO2 and N2 Adsorption in Silica Zeolites: The Impact of Pore Size and Shape” (2002) · 215 citations
    Courses: Concepts of Chemistry and Lab · Introduction to Chemistry · Principles of Chemistry I and Lab · Principles of Chemistry I with Problem Solving and Lab · Principles of Chemistry II and Lab · Organic Chemistry I and Lab +24 more
    International Relations19 faculty · 33 courses avg h-index 9.2 #97 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Alfred Montero, Department Chair, Director of Public Policy, Frank B. Kellogg Professor h-index 19
    Notable: “Decentralization and Democracy in Latin America” (2005) · 218 citations
    Barbara Allen, James Woodward Strong Professor h-index 17
    Notable: “Does citizen coproduction lead to better urban services in smart cities projects? An empirical study on e-participation in a mobile big data platform” (2019) · 173 citations
    Christina Farhart, Associate Professor of Political Science h-index 13
    Anchored in political participation and civic engagement, utilizing theories from political science, psychology, and mass communication. Her dissertation work focuses on political disaffection and learned helplessness in contemporary po
    Notable: “Conspiracy Endorsement as Motivated Reasoning: The Moderating Roles of Political Knowledge and Trust” (2015) · 723 citations
    Kimberly Smith, Professor of Environmental Studies Emerita h-index 13
    Notable: “Evaluation of staff's retention of ACLS and BLS skills” (2008) · 402 citations
    Courses: Podcast Politics · State of the Nation: the Politics of Citizenship · Democracy and Dictatorship · Politics in America: Liberty and Equality · Political Philosophy · International Relations and World Politics +27 more
    Physics17 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 25.2 #10 of 21 in Physics
    Nelson Christensen, George H. and Marjorie F. Dixon Professor of Physics, Emeritus h-index 118
    Notable: “An Ordinary Short Gamma-Ray Burst with Extraordinary Implications: Fermi-GBM Detection of GRB 170817A” (2017) · 1,516 citations
    Joel Weisberg, Herman and Gertrude Mosier Stark Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Emeritus h-index 34
    Notable: “Further experimental tests of relativistic gravity using the binary pulsar PSR 1913 + 16” (1989) · 859 citations
    Jay Tasson, Associate Professor of Physics, Chair h-index 28
    Notable: “Matter-gravity couplings and Lorentz violation” (2011) · 336 citations
    Ryan Terrien, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy h-index 24
    Notable: “HABITABLE ZONES AROUND MAIN-SEQUENCE STARS: NEW ESTIMATES” (2013) · 1,626 citations
    Courses: The Technology of Keeping Time and the Humanity of Spending Time · What Physicists Do · Introduction to Physics: Newtonian Mechanics and Lab · Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity with Problem Solving and Lab · Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab · Astrophysical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab +34 more
    Economics15 faculty · 42 courses avg h-index 10.2 #84 of 104 in Economics
    Nathan Grawe, Associate Chair, Lloyd P. Johnson-Norwest Professor of Economics h-index 14
    Notable: “Lifecycle bias in estimates of intergenerational earnings persistence” (2005) · 246 citations
    Mark Kanazawa, Wadsworth A. Williams Professor of Economics h-index 12
    In institutional economics, law and economics, economic history, and public choice, as applied primarily to the study of natural resources and the environment. Selected Publications Natural Resources and the Environment: Economics, Law
    Notable: “Racial Discrimination in Professional Basketball: Evidence from Nielsen Ratings” (2001) · 148 citations
    Aaron Swoboda, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Economics h-index 6
    Notable: “Hedonic analysis with locally weighted regression: An application to the shadow cost of housing regulation in Southern California” (2010) · 82 citations
    Michael Hemesath, Professor of Economics h-index 6
    Notable: “Cooperation and Culture: Students From China and the United States in a Prisoner's Dilemma” (1998) · 57 citations
    Courses: Principles of Macroeconomics · Principles of Microeconomics · Microeconomic Development in Bangladesh · Cambridge Program: Contemporary British Economy · Cambridge Program: The Industrial Revolution in Britain · Cambridge Program: The Economics of Multinational Enterprises +36 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Carleton College. Carleton College in Northfield, MN reports an overall acceptance rate of 20.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 36.6%, an SAT middle 50% of 1470–1540, a class size of 507, and a yield of 35.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Elite liberal arts college with the highest rate of PhD production per capita among U.S. colleges. Known for trimester system and exceptionally strong STEM and social science programs.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Carleton College: key admissions facts

    Carleton College's overall acceptance rate is 20.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). Carleton College's early-round acceptance rate is 36.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). Carleton College's SAT middle-50% range is 1470–1540 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Carleton College is about 3.9 (the most recent Common Data Set). Carleton College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 35.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Carleton College for families earning under $75,000 is about $6,456 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Carleton College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Carleton College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $3,567 per year in net price at Carleton College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Carleton College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$3,567
    $30,001–$48,000$5,234
    $48,001–$75,000$10,567
    $75,001–$110,000$24,234
    Over $110,000$52,567
    Tuition (before aid)$75,186
    Room and board$19,314

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Carleton College?

    Carleton College's overall acceptance rate is 20.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 36.6%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Carleton College?

    Admitted students at Carleton College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1470–1540 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.9, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Carleton College?

    Getting into Carleton College is very difficult: it admits 20.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Carleton College offer early decision or early action?

    Carleton College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 36.6%, versus 20.4% overall.

    How much does Carleton College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Carleton College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $6,456 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Carleton College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $3,567 per year in net price at Carleton College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Carleton College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.