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Colleges » By State » Minnesota » Carleton College » Tuition And Costs

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$56,728 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$44,184 tuition
$11,553 on campus room & board
$730 books
$261 fees

$56,728 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$44,184 tuition
$11,553 on campus room & board
$730 books
$261 fees
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Average Aid

$23,608 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
77% of students receive aid
15% get federal aid ($6,122 avg)
5% get state aid ($3,453 avg)
60% get institn'l aid ($23,608 avg)
42% get loans ($4,681 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 2.61% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 2.61% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$7,812,291
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
 Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $25,447 60%
Federal Grant Aid $6,122 15%
Pell Grants $3,928 13%
Other Federal Grants $2,654 15%
Institution Grant Aid $23,608 60%
State Grant Aid $3,453 5%
Student Loans $4,681 42%
Federal Loans $3,936 41%
Other Loans $9,056 4%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Dale and Elizabeth Hanson Fellowship in Ethics $1,600 R R R
Allen & Irene Salisbury Student Fellowship $2,000 R R
Andrea Grove Iseminger '59 Endowed Scholarship Fund for Off-Campus Studies $1,200
Class of 1963 Student Research Fellowship $3,500 R R
Independent Student Research Fellowship $3,500 R R
Jonathan Paradise Israel Experience Scholarship $2,000 R
Kelley Fellowship $4,000 R R
Larson International Fellowship $3,500 R R
Neil Isaacs and Frank Wright Fellowship in Investigative Journalism $3,000
Richard Salisbury Student Fellowship $3,500 R R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 15
Financial aid deadline: February 15
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: May 15
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: June 1
Does Carleton College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057-4001
(507) 222-4000
http://www.carleton.edu

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Devin from Omaha, NE
  • Jun-13-2012 I am a current student here

    They meet all of my determined financial need, but still the school is expensive to attend. I feel the board is a little steep considering the quality of the food, but it is not detrimental to my decision to return. Also I have built fantastic relationships with professors, but it isn't until you reach the higher level courses that you get the small class sizes that allows the intimate settings with students and professors.

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  • 5
  • Sarah from Folsom, CA
  • Aug-28-2011 I am researching this school and have not visited the campus

    Carleton is a pretty expensive school to attend, but they give generous scholarships, paired with work at the school so that virtually everyone can afford to go.

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  • 4
  • from MN
  • Jun-23-2011 I am a current student here

    Financial aid was fantastic. This price of an education at Carleton was equivalent to that at a state school. The financial aid office is very good about working with students so that they are able to continue to go here. I have friends who have appealed and received more aid. Carleton is also great about giving out work study.

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  • 5
  • Canaan from Saint Bernard, LA
  • Jun-22-2011 I am a current student here

    Carleton gives out pretty great financial aid packages, and I'd say I am definitely getting a lot of bang for my buck. The academics are great and pretty challenging, but the amount of support you can get to aid you in your academic growth is incredible. If you want it bad enough at Carleton, between academic support services and professors, you can find a way to get ANYTHING. Also, there are a bunch of study abroad programs that are covered by your tuition, which I think is great.

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