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One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
United States

https://www.carleton.edu
507-222-4000
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The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
78,265
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $29,434 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $12,069
$30,001-$48,000: $11,350
$48,001-$75,000: $10,999
$75,001-$110,000: $17,900
Over $110,000: $41,028

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
8:1
Size of Student Body
1,990
Average Class Size
16
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 7%
Hispanic: 10%
Asian: 11%
White: 52%
Two or more races: 9%
International Students: 10%
Unknown: 2%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 51%
20 to 24: 49%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 50%
Women: 51%
New entering students who are transfers
2%

Student Success

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
91%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Black or African American: 77%
Hispanic: 89%
Asian: 86%
White: 94%
Two or more races: 85%
Unknown: 88%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 90%
Women: 93%
Retention Rate
95%
Northfield
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$45,284

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $5,941
Institutional grant aid: $41,132
Federal grant aid: $2,733
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $66,670
$30,001-$48,000: $69,859
$48,001-$75,000: $65,862
$75,001-$110,000: $56,795
Over $110,000: $37,014
School Scholarships
Yes
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Required Financial Aid Application(s):
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002340
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This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Bachelor's Degree: $18,758
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Bachelor's Degree: 34%

  • Common applications (online)
  • ACT or SAT
  • SAT subject tests recommended
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Application Essay
  • Supplement to the Common Application
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
Application Timelines

Financial Aid Application Deadline

January 15 for new students applying Regular Decision. Other Application required: Noncustodial Parent Profile from College Board if applicable, Business/Farm Supplement, if applicable.

Regular Decision Deadline

January 15th

Early Decision Deadline

Fall: November 15th / Winter: January 15th

This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources. The College Search Tool provides information and reported data for postsecondary institutions in Minnesota that receive federal and state financial aid. For licensed occupational training providers in Minnesota, please visit OHE's Licensed Career Schools.