Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of 2,044 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor.

Carleton College seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality diverse group of faculty, staff, and administration who are committed to providing a true liberal arts education, a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Carleton College is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. Equal opportunity for all is an essential part of Carleton’s recognition that diversity expands the Carleton community’s intellectual horizons and enriches the teaching, working, living, and learning environment. Carleton College is committed to the principle that its educational facilities, activities, and employment opportunities shall be offered without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age.

View Carleton College’s official statement on diversity.