Carleton  /  Financial aid

Paying for Carleton

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Carleton actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Carleton's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$7,881/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$8,203/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$9,680/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$18,485/yr after aid
$110k+$44,082/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$82,167
Tuition & fees$63,210
Room & board$18,393
Average net price$29,434
Students on aid59%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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