Carleton College
Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Carleton College, based in Northfield, Minnesota, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,086 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $75,525 ten years after enrollment, which is 85% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 90.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $16,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,407 per year. The most popular programs include Computer Science, Biology, International Relations, Mathematics, and Chemistry.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$75,525
Graduation Rate
90.4%
Median Debt
$16,750
Average Net Price
$25,407
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.74x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.51x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,086
Admission Rate
20.4%
Average SAT
1517
Retention Rate
96.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$68,892
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,892
Pell Grant Rate
16.5%
Federal Loan Rate
43.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,881
Income $30K–$48K
$8,203
Income $48K–$75K
$9,680
Income $110K+
$44,082
Student Demographics
Women
45.9%
White
51.0%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
10.1%
Asian
10.3%
Two or More Races
8.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
92.3%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Bachelor (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Not reported | 80 |
| Biology | Not reported | 65 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 40 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 39 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 38 |
| Economics | $87,193 | 37 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 29 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 25 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 23 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Not reported | 23 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 21 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 16 |
| Physics | Not reported | 16 |
| History | Not reported | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 8 |
| Cognitive Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 6 |
| Religion | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Political Science | $53,975 | Not reported |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges
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- Lowest Debt Colleges in Minnesota
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Minnesota
- Best ROI Colleges in Minnesota
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Minnesota
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