Carleton College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,225

Cost of attendance at Carleton College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,225

Cost of attendance at Carleton College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Carleton College was $31,718. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Carleton College

Carleton College net price calculator

$31,718

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average	$15,223
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Carleton College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$31,718	$875 (3%)	$14,936	$15,081	$15,054	$25,038	$44,740
2021	$30,843	$704 (2%)	$6,208	$13,410	$15,991	$22,868	$39,882
2020	$31,547	$789 (2%)	$9,579	$9,358	$16,716	$23,290	$43,700
2019	$32,336	$4,188 (15%)	$10,935	$10,204	$15,015	$24,263	$41,270
2018	$28,148	$439 (2%)	$16,366	$11,405	$15,350	$21,462	$39,841
2017	$28,587	$2,981 (9%)	$12,207	$13,473	$14,682	$22,396	$38,398
2016	$31,568	$449 (1%)	$11,874	$15,670	$16,266	$25,551	$39,092
2015	$32,017	$177	$11,760	$11,195	$16,072	$22,941	$39,963
2014	$32,194	--	$10,300	$10,155	$19,049	$22,134	$39,790

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Carleton College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$78,315	$882 (1%)	$60,225	-	$933
2021	$77,433	$3,158 (4%)	$59,343	-	$933
2020	$74,275	$2,950 (4%)	$57,111	-	$866
2019	$71,325	$2,490 (4%)	$54,759	-	$853
2018	$68,835	$2,345 (4%)	$52,782	-	$823
2017	$66,490	$2,070 (3%)	$50,874	-	$822
2016	$64,420	$1,955 (3%)	$49,263	-	$800
2015	$62,465	$2,064 (3%)	$47,736	-	$794
2014	$60,401	$2,126 (4%)	$46,167	-	$751
2013	$58,275	--	$44,445	-	$751

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Carleton College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,854 dormitories available to its students at $8,115 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Carleton College is $902 per month.
Does Carleton College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Carleton College for one academic year is $7,260, which works out to $807 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Carleton College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $933.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Carleton College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,782

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Carleton College application fees?: Carleton College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Carleton College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

Carleton College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Carleton College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,260	$8,115	N/A	20	1,854
2021	$7,152	$7,995	N/A	20	1,854
2020	$6,954	$7,704	N/A	20	1,854
2019	$6,687	$7,398	N/A	20	1,829
2018	$6,492	$7,140	N/A	20	1,825
2017	$6,333	$6,864	N/A	20	1,857
2016	$6,120	$6,663	N/A	20	1,820

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Carleton College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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