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The Campus Pride Index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. How is this calculated?

	Region: Midwest
	City/State: Northfield, MN
	Locale: Rural Community (less than 5,000)
	Student Population (FTE): 2,000
	In-State Tuition: $47,460.00
	Out-of-State Tuition: $47,460.00
	Institution Website: https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/gsc/

	Institution Type:
	Private Institution Liberal Arts College Residential Campus

LGBTQ Student Opportunities

Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.

The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.

Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.

Commitment to LGBTQ Issues

As a small liberal arts college, Carleton is committed to creating community, challenging assumptions, thinking critically, and helping students develop a greater understanding of both themselves and the world around them. This commitment naturally extends to encouraging LGBTQA+ students to explore and express their authentic selves and to expecting all students to respect each others' identities. Both through formal policies and programs and through campus culture, LGBTQA+ students are supported at Carleton.

Our Synopsis

Carleton provides lots of resources for LGBTQA+ students, especially for a small campus. The Gender and Sexuality Center has two full-time staff and 12 part-time student staff, supports two residential housing options (Queers & Allies House and Women's Awareness House), provides space for six student groups, houses a library, and organizes educational and social programs throughout the academic year. The Women's and Gender Studies Department offers academic courses and events related to gender, sexuality and intersecting identities. Throughout Carleton, both in and out of class, most LGBTQA+ students feel welcomed and supported.

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Why you'll love Carleton College

I didn't come to Carleton knowing I was queer, but as I started to identify that way, I found a lot of supportive, interesting, wonderful people who welcomed me into the LGBTQ+ community.

— 20-year-old, queer bisexual woman, junior

Though small, Carleton has one of the most active LGBTQA centers, which, in addition to LGBTQA issues, is involved with healthy communities and relationships and sexual well-being. The programming is holistic and intersectional and you'll find that students think critically and completely about these issues.

— 21, trans and queer, senior

The queer community is open, welcoming, and everywhere. I feel extremely comfortable in my identity. People here are accepting and more than anything willing and excited to learn, especially about the experiences and identities of others.

— 21-year-old, queer male, New Englander

I feel more at home in terms of my identities at Carleton than I do at NYC Pride. Although we are a small group, we take pride and celebrate ourselves and others in a myriad of creative, inclusive, safe ways.

— 20, queer, cis female, junior

Whether you arrive at Carleton out, questioning, in the closet, super knowledgeable or bursting with questions, the LGBTQ community is welcoming, supportive and full of resources. I feel lucky to be a part of this community and proud to see so much representation of LGBTQ people across our campus.

— 21-year-old queer woman

Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events

10/8/2014

National Coming Out Week

11/20/2014

Trans Day of Remembrance

1/16/2015

Rainbow Retreat

4/10/2015

Drag Show

4/24/2015

Pride Banquet

Groups & activities

Gender and Sexuality Center

Admissions

Admissions Office

Carleton College Admissions Office

Office of Admissions
Carleton College
1 North College Street

Northfield, MN 55057

Phone: 800-995-2275
Website: http://go.carleton.edu/admissions

Admission Application Deadline:
November 15, January 15

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Overall Campus Pride Index Score

The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.

The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.