Colleges in Northfield, Minnesota

Carleton

• A self-proclaimed "small, private liberal arts college," Carleton is one of the topped-ranked colleges in the U.S. This four-year college offers 37 different majors, including foreign languages, sciences, arts, and political science. In addition to standard four-year undergraduate programs, Carleton also offers 3-year preparatory programs for those wishing to pursue further degrees in fields like medicine or law. Student housing is available, with 90% of students living on-campus. Despite its relatively small size, students say that there is always something to do on the weekends. There are recreational and varsity sports, opportunities for visual and performing artists, and clubs ranging from the bizarre (The Mustache Club), to the serious (Mock Trial), to the childhood-dream fulfilling (The Juggling Club). There is also an all-inclusive and non-affiliated spiritual presence on campus, supporting students of all religions.

  Carleton College

  One North College Street

  Northfield, MN 55057

  507-222-4000

  http://www.carleton.edu/

St. Olaf

• An educationally rigorous college founded in a tradition of the Lutheran faith, all religions and people are also welcome at this four-year residential college.The college specializes in providing a rounded Liberal Arts Education with a global perspective, and also offers other programs of study, including internationally-recognized mathematics and music programs. St. Olaf College also offers and encourages study-abroad programs in 46 different countries. With a campus fightin'-song consisting mostly of "um"s and "yah, yah"s, an education at St. Olaf College is certain to be a unique one.

  St. Olaf College

  1520 St. Olaf Avenue

  Northfield, MN 55057

  507-786-2222

  http://www.stolaf.edu/

South Central

• This community and technical college is located in Faribault, Minnesota, a 20-minute drive from Northfield. Perfect for commuter students and those training for a vocation or trade, it offers degrees or diplomas in Agriculture, Arts and Communications, Business, Engineering, Health Science, and Human Services. Most students finish school in two years. South Central does not offer student housing, though it does offer entire programs online and has a lower tuition than many four-year universities for the same number of credits. And, in an effort to maintain a school community, there are also of recognized student clubs and organizations, including a Student Senate and a Forensics Club.

  South Central College

  1225 Third Street SW

  Faribault, MN 55021

  507-332-5800

  http://southcentral.edu/