Carleton College, Liberal arts college in Northfield, United States
Carleton College is a private liberal arts college in Northfield, United States, spreading across 200 acres between the town and an 800-acre arboretum. The campus combines contemporary academic buildings with student residences in a parklike setting.
Founded in 1866 as Northfield College, the institution adopted its current name in 1871 after Carleton contributed major funds. The shift came when the president at the time died in an accident and the school needed financial support.
Students gather in one of more than 200 active groups, from theater productions to radio broadcasts. The name honors William Carleton, who stepped in with donations after a presidential accident, giving the institution its present identity.
The institution distributes 73 million dollars annually in scholarships and covers the full demonstrated need of admitted students. Visitors to the campus will find wide paths between buildings and open lawns that make the grounds easy to navigate.
Two wind turbines generate renewable energy for the buildings, while the arboretum offers researchers and walkers 800 acres of natural space. The forest and meadows serve at once as an open-air laboratory and a place of rest for anyone using the grounds.
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