Carleton College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Northfield, MN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Carleton's 2024 tuition & fees is $65,457 for the academic year 2023-2024. 64% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $45,284.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,059 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

Carleton's acceptance rate is 22.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.99%. The median SAT scores is 1500 and the ACT socre is 33.

Carleton ranked 15th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Carleton College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Carleton College is $65,457.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $68,407 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

Undergraduate$68,407

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »22.00% Acceptance Rate / 36.99% Yield
Test Scores »1,500 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »90%
Retention Rate95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »2,059 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$45,284

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Carleton College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at Carleton
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Carleton College Directory Information

AddressOne North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone507-222-4000
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

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