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Carleton College

Carleton College
22.3%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for Carleton is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on Carleton, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

22.3%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Carleton College: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check Carleton College's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that Carleton College expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why Carleton College specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Carleton College Transfer FAQs

What is Carleton College's transfer acceptance rate?
Carleton College does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 22.3%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to Carleton College?
With a 22.3% freshman acceptance rate, Carleton College typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are Carleton College transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including Carleton College accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Carleton College's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Carleton College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.