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Carleton College

Northfield, Minnesota · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$53,989

Acceptance Rate

22%

Graduation Rate

91%

Annual Tuition

$65,457

At a Glance

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Total Students

2,019

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Retention Rate

96%

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Faculty Ratio

8

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Financial Aid

43%

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Median Debt

$16,750

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Campus Setting

Town

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Carleton College is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 2,019. The college has a selective admissions process, accepting 22.3% of applicants. The college boasts a high graduation rate of 90.9% and a strong retention rate of 95.9%. The annual tuition cost is $65,457, and 43.4% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Carleton College experience strong earnings potential. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $36,775, increasing to $53,989 after five years, and $75,525 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $16,750.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$37k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$76k

10 YEARS

Top 24% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Carleton College alumni earn a median of $36,775. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,989, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $75,525. The median debt for students is $16,750.

Carleton College has a high retention rate of 95.9% and a graduation rate of 90.9%. The college accepted 22.3% of applicants in 2019. The cost of in-state tuition is $65,457, and 43.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Northfield, Minnesota

Northfield, MN 55057

Carleton College is located in Northfield, Minnesota. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carleton College has an acceptance rate of 22%.