How much does it cost to attend?
Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $853 |
| Other Fees | $321 |
| Room and Board | $14,085 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $1,628 |
Annual Prices
The annual list price to attend Carleton College on a full time basis for 2018/2019 is $71,325 for all students regardless of their residency. This fee is comprised of $54,438 for tuition, $14,085 room and board, $853 for books and supplies and $321 for other fees. Out of state tuition for Carleton College is $54,438, the same as Minnesota residents.
All price data is sourced from the 2018/2019 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price
Net price is indicative of what it actually costs to attend Carleton College when typical grants and scholarships are considered. The net price varies by family income and financial need.
Average Net Price 2017/2018
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,366 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,405 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,350 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,462 |
| $110,000+ | $39,841 |
The average reported annual net price for Carleton College for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $28,148 in 2017/2018. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses
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Financial Aid
| Type | Avg./Student | Students Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Total Grant Aid | $38,342 | 58% |
| Pell Grant | $4,244 | 16% |
| Federal Student Loan | $4,096 | 42% |
The average reported annual net price for Carleton College for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $28,148 in 2017/2018.
Student Loans
To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Carleton College, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $115,272. The loan balance of $115,272 is a four year multiple of the $28,818 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $1,196 could be required to satisfy your student loan.
Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.529%.
| Example Loan | $115,272 |
| Stafford Loan Interest Rate | 4.5% |
| Time to Pay Off Student Loan | 10 years |
| Example Monthly Payment | $1,196.27 |
| Total Interest Paid | $28,280.73 |
| Sum of All Loan Payments | $143,552.73 |
Projected 4 Year Degree Price
4 Year Sticker Price
| Year | All Residents |
|---|---|
| 1 | $71,325 |
| 2 | $74,636 |
| 3 | $78,100 |
| 4 | $81,725 |
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Carleton College to be $285,300 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 4.6% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Tuition Payment Plans Available
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
| Prepaid Tuition Plan | No |
| Alternative Tuition Plan | Yes |
| Guaranteed Tuition Plan | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173258 IPEDS survey data for Carleton College.