Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Known for its academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and warm campus community, Carleton offers 33 majors and 39 minors across the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. The college emphasizes undergraduate teaching and provides a close-knit, welcoming environment for its approximately 2,086 students.