Carleton College: cost & net price by income
Northfield, Minnesota
Here's what students actually pay to attend Carleton College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $6,208 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $39,882. Published in-state tuition is $65,457. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$6,208/yr
- $30k–$48k$13,410/yr
- $48k–$75k$15,991/yr
- $75k–$110k$22,868/yr
- $110k+$39,882/yr
Carleton College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $65,457
- Out-of-state tuition
- $65,457
- Students receiving aid
- 14%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Carleton College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Carleton College is about $6,208 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Carleton College?
- At Carleton College, published in-state tuition is $65,457 and out-of-state tuition is $65,457 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Carleton College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Carleton College a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)