Carleton College
Carleton College (/ˈkɑːrltɪn/ KARL-tin) is a private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1866, the 200-acre (81 ha) main campus is between Northfield and the approximately 800-acre (320 ha) Cowling Arboretum, which became part of the campus in the 1920s.
| Latin: Collegium Carletonensis | |
Former names | Northfield College (1866–1871) |
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| Motto | Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat (Latin) |
Motto in English | The Revelation / Announcement of Your Words Illuminates |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | December 1866 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $1.1 billion (2022) |
| Budget | $190.4 million (2019) |
| President | Alison Byerly |
Academic staff | 269 (2016) |
| Undergraduates | 2,105 (2016) |
| Location | , , United States 44°27′43″N 93°9′13″W |
| Campus | Small town, 1,040 acres (420 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and Maize |
| Nickname | Knights |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MIAC |
| Website | www |
Students can choose courses from 33 major programs and 37 minor programs and have the option to design their own major. Carleton's varsity sports compete at the NCAA Division III level in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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