Carleton College

Northfield, MN
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Acceptance Rate
22%
Enrollment
2,019
Graduation Rate
91%
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$75,525
Retention Rate
96%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)14301550
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3234
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$65,457
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,457
Avg Net Price
$27,320
Room & Board
$16,710
Total COA
$81,350
Median Debt
$16,750

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,069
$30,001–48,000
$11,350
$48,001–75,000
$10,999
$75,001–110,000
$17,900
$110,001+
$41,028
Pell Grant Rate: 14%
Federal Loan Rate: 43%

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Sticker Price$82,167
Estimated Net Price$27,320 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
91%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$75,525
Retention Rate
96%
Median Debt
$16,750

Top Programs

Social Sciences
17.9%
Computer Science
14.4%
Biology
12.7%
Physical Sciences
11.9%
Mathematics & Statistics
7.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.1%
Psychology
6.0%
Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies
5.2%
English
4.6%
Natural Resources
3.3%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Computer Science71$116,048
Biology, General61$40,859
International Relations and National Security Studies48
Mathematics47
Economics45$83,775
Research and Experimental Psychology41
English Language and Literature, General29
Film/Video and Photographic Arts28$48,388
Chemistry27
History25
Sociology and Anthropology23
Area Studies21
Statistics21
Fine and Studio Arts19
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences17

Demographics

Men 49%Women 51%
White
51.6%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
10.4%
Two or More
9.0%
International
9.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-15
EDII2026-01-15
RD2026-01-15
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.