Program areas at Carleton College
Instruction - Carleton College exists to provide an exceptional liberal arts education for students, preparing them for leadership in their communities, countries and the world (2,007 students). A student - faculty ratio of 8:1 supports classroom, laboratory, off-campus study and research opportunities, average class size is 16, student financial aid programs - Carleton meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all admitted students (1,160 students).
Auxiliary enterprises - Carleton College maintains a rural residential campus to enhance the educational experience of the student body with room and board programs designed to encourage a spirit of collegiality and conversation beyond the classroom and laboratory (1,931 students).
Academic support - programs to enhance the Carleton liberal arts experience with library and information technology resources (2,007 students).
Student services programs - programs designed to support the Carleton College student life experience including co-curricular and recreational opportunities (2,007 students).
Research - faculty and student research to enhance the academic instructional experience
Summer academic programs - programs for high school students and workshops for teachers of advanced placement enriched or accelerated classes in grades 7-12 to develop skills for rigorous academic programs (156 attendees)