Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$75.5k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$65,457
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,457
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,710
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$82,167
Net price (after aid)$27,320
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,069
$30k – $48k$11,350
$48k – $75k$10,999
$75k – $110k$17,900
$110k+$41,028
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$75,525
Median debt at graduation$16,750
Est. monthly loan payment$178
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.5×Graduates earn about 4.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants14%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans43%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
91%
Freshman Retention
96%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$16.8k below avg
Strong completion rate
91% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
96% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$65.5k
Net price
$27.3k
Pell
14%
Median debt
$16.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$75.5k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
EducationNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceLaw & Criminal JusticeBusiness
Programs (14)
Education
Special Education
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistryMathematics
Social Sciences
SociologyInternational RelationsPolitical Science
Communications
Journalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Admissions
Acceptance rate
22%
SAT range
1430 - 1550
ACT range
32 - 34
Campus & Student Life
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About Carleton College
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- Where is Carleton College located?
- Carleton College is located in Northfield, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Carleton College?
- Carleton College is a private university based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Carleton College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Carleton College is approximately 22%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Carleton College?
- Carleton College's published in-state tuition is approximately $65,457 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Carleton College?
- Carleton College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,019 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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