What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Prepare economically for your education. Compare Carleton's tuition and fees to other typical colleges. Check for price trends and increases to find out if you have to allocate more resources for the next four years of college bills.
How Does Carleton College Compare to Other Schools?
For nationwide, regional and statewide comparisons, view the following table to see how Carleton measures up to other schools.
| Nationwide | The Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
How Much Will Tuition & Fees Be for Carleton?
In the 2017 - 2018 school year, full time students at Carleton were billed $52,782, prior to corrections for financial need. Of that number, the expense of tuition came to $52,476. $306 was fees. Find out more about the net price.
In contrast to public colleges, Carleton does not provide a tuition discount to residents of the state.
Fees and tuition prices quoted here do not include room and board, which will drive up your costs. However, a lot of students will end up spending below full tuition after collecting financial aid as well as other reductions.
View the following table to see 2017 - 2018 academic year costs.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $52,476 | $306 | $52,782 |
See Carleton cost per credit hour here.
Are Tuition and Fees Going Up or Down?
There has been a growth of 3.4% in Carleton College tuition and fees for out-of-state students in the past 5 years. Tuition grew by 3.4% and fees grew by 3.4%. This year, undergrads should expect to pay $54,577 if the growth keeps up.
Because of price increases, the full cost of a four-year degree from Carleton will be $229,694, and the full price of a two-year degree would be $111,009, which doesn't include additional charges for books, transportation, and room and board.
View the following chart to see how Carleton tuition and fees might increase in the future.
At most schools you'll end up paying out more for your last year of college than you will in your first. This is due to annual price increases. It's smart to be aware!
Learn answers to your financial problems in the tuition & fees FAQ.