Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI)
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What Is Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI)?
Carleton College's SLAI brings high-school students to its Northfield, Minnesota campus for residential liberal-arts study, collaborative coursework, activities, and field trips. In 2026, current sophomores and juniors could take a three-week college-level course worth six Carleton credits; current first-years through juniors could choose non-credit one-week courses.
Published 2026 prices ranged from USD 1,500 for a domestic one-week student to USD 5,700 for an international three-week student and included tuition, housing, meals, books, class materials, activities, laundry, and airport shuttle service. Domestic need-based scholarships and payment plans were offered.
Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $1,500–$5,700 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–11 |
| Application deadline | Applications closed |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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