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Overview |
Carleton College | |||
| Location | Northfield, MN | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 2,069 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | carleton.edu | |||
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Costs |
Carleton College | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,043 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,043 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $29,434 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,916 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% |
Admission |
Carleton College | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,464 | |||
| Admitted | 1,440 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Carleton College | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | |||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | |||
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| % Men | 1% | |||
| % Women | 1% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 63% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 7% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 10% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Carleton College | |||
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| % In-State | 21% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | |||
Campus |
Carleton College | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/