Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $65,457
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $65,457
- Average Net Price
- $27,320
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 14.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,710
- Books & Supplies
- $938
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $83,105
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,750
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $178/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 92.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 43.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 14.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $12,069 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,350 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,999 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,900 |
| $110,001+ | $41,028 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Carleton families pay far less than the $83,105 sticker price. The average net price drops to $27,320 after aid, meaning a four-year degree costs around $109,280. Low-income families with under $30,000 in earnings pay just $12,069 annually. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $10,999 per year. The trimester system means students finish in three years if they choose, potentially saving $27,320.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $16,750, translating to monthly payments of $178. That's manageable against median earnings of $75,525 ten years out. The loan repayment rate of 92.34% suggests most alumni handle their debt successfully. Minnesota residents get the same tuition as out-of-state students since Carleton charges everyone equally. The best deal goes to lower-income students, who receive generous institutional grants averaging $46,821.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $16,750, translating to monthly payments of $178. That's manageable against median earnings of $75,525 ten years out. The loan repayment rate of 92.34% suggests most alumni handle their debt successfully. Minnesota residents get the same tuition as out-of-state students since Carleton charges everyone equally. The best deal goes to lower-income students, who receive generous institutional grants averaging $46,821.
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