Carleton College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $67,900 within 10 years; exceptional 91% graduation rate.
About This School
Carleton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Northfield, Minnesota with approximately 2,019 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 22% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $27,320 per year. The graduation rate is 91%, and the typical graduate earns $67,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Carleton College is a private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1866, the 200-acre (81 ha) main campus is between Northfield and the approximately 800-acre (320 ha) Cowling Arboretum, which became part of the campus in the 1920s.
This is a strong option for students who thrive in a small, intellectually intense environment — a 96% freshman retention rate and 91% graduation rate signal that students who get in tend to stick around and finish. The average net price of $27,320/year is reasonable for a highly selective private college (22% acceptance rate), and median debt at graduation is a low $15,960, which is well-managed against median earnings of $67,900 a decade out. The main honest caveat: Northfield, MN is a small, rural town, so students who need urban energy or diverse off-campus options should think carefully about fit before applying.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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