Carleton College
Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · 2,086 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$83K
In-state tuition
$72K
Out-of-state tuition
$72K
Graduation rate
89%
Acceptance rate
20%
Median debt
$16K
Borrowing rate
28%
Earnings (all students)
$60K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 55057 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$89K
Federal aid / UG
$412
Est. net price
$89K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1517 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 33.0 |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| SAT math (median) | 750 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 705 |
| Undergraduate composition | 51% White · 6% Black · 10% Hispanic · 10% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.carleton.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $77K | $21K |
| Economics. | $60K | — |
| Mathematics. | $47K | $20K |
| Chemistry. | $30K | $19K |
| Political Science and Government. | $29K | — |
| Biology, General. | $29K | $18K |
| Area Studies. | $28K | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $27K | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $21K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — MN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $56K | 74% | $19K | $82K |
| St Olaf College | $63K | 83% | $21K | $69K |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $26K | 50% | $12K | $65K |
| Augsburg University | $47K | 55% | $15K | $63K |
| St Catherine University | $53K | 67% | $15K | $65K |
| Macalester College | $71K | 91% | $20K | $70K |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $58K | 77% | $23K | $68K |
| Bethel University | $26K | 72% | $18K | $70K |
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