Carleton College
Carleton College (Carleton) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Northfield, MN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree.
The Carleton's 2022 tuition & fees is $60,225. 64% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $43,990.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,044 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $67,900 and it varies by field of study.
Carleton ranked 15th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Carleton College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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Directory Information
| Address | One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 507-222-4000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Carleton College are $60,225.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $62,634 based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| Undergraduate | $60,225 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $62,634 |
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The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Carleton directly. See the Carleton bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Carleton College is 17.55% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 39.96%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,479.
The average graduation rate is 91%. Total 2,044 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $67,900. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $72,500 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 17.55% Acceptance Rate / 39.96% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,479 SAT / 33 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 91% |
| Retention Rate | 95%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.50% (8 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,044 (all undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $43,990 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $67,900 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $18,100 - $72,500 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Carleton College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | No |
|---|---|
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Carleton provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Carleton. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,854. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $7,260.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 1,854 |
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