At a glance
Average net price
$25,407
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.6%
Admission rate
20%
Undergrad size
2,086
In-state tuition
$68,892
Out-of-state tuition
$68,892
Cost of attendance
$84,893
Median earnings (10y)
$75,525
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,517
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 96.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (49%), social sciences (30%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM49%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences30%
- Social sciences19.8%~413 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science16.3%~339 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Physical sciences12.7%~266 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~192 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.5%~177 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics8.0%~167 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History4.0%~84 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.8%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 139 | $76,876 | $18,233 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | $28,526 | $17,929 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 96 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 77 | $46,952 | $11,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $16,700 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 71 | $30,227 | $17,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 71 | $60,032 | $19,500 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | $27,425 | $21,167 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 33 | $27,669 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 25 | $20,625 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $31,301 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | — | $29,102 | $19,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Carleton College
Carleton College is a mid-sized institution located in Northfield, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,086 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Computer science, Physical sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Carleton College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,407 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,892 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,893 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.6%, a strong completion outcome. 96.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $75,525 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Carleton College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Computer science, Physical sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (49% of credentials), social sciences (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Carleton College accepts 20% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,517. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Northfield, Minnesota (town), Carleton College draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Carleton College
Q.How much does Carleton College cost?
The average net price at Carleton College is $25,407 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,893.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Carleton College?
Carleton College has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Carleton College?
Carleton College admits 20% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Carleton College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Carleton College graduate earns $75,525 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Carleton College?
Published tuition is $68,892 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Carleton College located?
Carleton College is located in Northfield, Minnesota (ZIP 55057).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Carleton College at their official website.