by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Carleton College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Carleton cost report:
The average tuition and fees at Carleton College for undergraduates was $60,225 a year in 2020-2021. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $59,850 | $375 | $60,225 |
Carleton College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Carleton College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Carleton College is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $60,225. Note that Carleton does not give any in-state discounts.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Carleton College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Carleton College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Carleton College increased with an average annual rate of 3.23% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 3.22%, and fees grew by 5.64%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $64,178 if the growth rate continues.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $130,429 for two years and $269,420 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Carleton.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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