$28,047/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Carleton College
Northfield, MN·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is very selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $28,047 a year against a $89,204 list price, a 69% gap. 90% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Carleton College is a small-town private four-year institution located in Northfield, MN. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,128 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
20%
SAT range
1450 - 1560
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
8:1
Avg class size (est.)
~20 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$89,204
Avg net price after aid
$28,047
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
63%
Avg grant aid
$52,568
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
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