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Carleton College

Northfield, Minnesota 55057

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Carleton College is a private institution in Northfield with particular strength in computer science and biology. With an average SAT of 1491, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,525 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,320.

Established
1866
Motto
Declaratio Sermonum Tuorum Illuminat
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III ranks
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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22%Acceptance
1491SAT Avg
2,019Students
8:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$75,525Earnings 10yr
$27,320Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Carleton College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate22.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1491

Reading & WritingMid: 729
710760
MathMid: 750
720790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

22.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1491

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,457
Room & Board$16,710
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$81,350
Average Net Price$27,320
Median Debt at Graduation$16,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$178

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,069
$30–48K$11,350
$48–75K$10,999
$75–110K$17,900
$110K+$41,028

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,320

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,960

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,019
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 7%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 10%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.2%
Freshman Retention95.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,989
8 Years$70,720
10 Years$75,525

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$57,900
Men
$77,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#8
Forbes
#172
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#19

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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