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Can You Afford Carleton College?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Carleton's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2016 - 2017 Costs Between $15,899 and $66,490

Feeling a little stressed about paying $66,490 to attend Carleton College each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Minnesota students, 59.1% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $30,897. Students from low-income families receive an average of $50,591 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$50,874
+ Room and board$13,197
+ Other expenses$2,419
Total cost$66,490
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$66,490
- Grants and scholarships$30,897
Net price$35,593
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$66,490
- Grants and scholarships$50,591
Net price$15,899
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Carleton.

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Projected Costs Between $65,306 and $412,882 For a Four Year Degree. Between $32,406 and $199,581 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Carleton in 2016 - 2017 was $66,490. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.4% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $71,061 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $78,513 for a bachelor degree candidate ($73,463 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $298,981 over the course of four years ($144,523 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average net price trend for Carleton College

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.1%3.4%
Freshman year$16,142$37,849$71,061
Senior year$16,264$39,030$73,463
Total 2-year net price$32,406$76,878$144,523
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$12,345$29,288$55,058
Total monthly payment$373$885$1,663
Total amount paid$44,751$106,166$199,581
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.1%3.4%
Freshman year$16,142$37,849$71,061
Senior year$16,512$41,503$78,513
Total 4-year net price$65,306$158,628$298,981
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$24,879$60,432$113,901
Total monthly payment$752$1,825$3,441
Total amount paid$90,185$219,060$412,882

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Carleton College.

Further Questions to Consider

  • Do you know your deadlines?

    Meeting application deadlines for both the college and the FAFSA is crucial to getting financial aid.

  • When can you expect to begin receiving bills from the college?
  • Is there an option to make payments in monthly installments?

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