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Carleton College
Explore admissions details for Carleton College, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Carleton College
Carleton College is a private nonprofit institution in Northfield, MN. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Carleton College is very selective with an acceptance rate of 22%. Reported student size is about 2,019, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Carleton College is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Carleton College should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
22%
Average SAT
1,491
Average ACT
33
Student Size
2,019
In-State Tuition
$65,457
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,457
Carleton College Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Carleton College sits in the very selective range with an acceptance rate of 22%. The average SAT shown here is 1,491, and the midpoint ACT composite is 33. Graduation rate is 91%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Carleton College, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
SAT Average
1,491
ACT Composite
33
SAT Reading
729
SAT Math
750
Graduation Rate
91%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Carleton College Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Carleton College reports in-state tuition of $65,457 and out-of-state tuition of $65,457. Average net price is $27,320, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $81,350 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $16,750.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Carleton College cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$65,457
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,457
Average Net Price
$27,320
Attendance Cost
$81,350
Average Net Price
$27,320
Cost of Attendance
$81,350
Median Debt
$16,750
Carleton College Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Carleton College enrolls about 2,019 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $75,525.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Carleton College profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
2,019
Median Earnings
$75,525
Carleton College GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.70 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Carleton College. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Carleton College looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Carleton College is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
How to Apply to Carleton College Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Carleton College belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat Carleton College as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Carleton College Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Carleton College?
Carleton College currently shows an acceptance rate of 22% in this dataset.
How competitive is Carleton College?
Carleton College is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for Carleton College?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.45 to 3.70 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Carleton College cost?
Carleton College reports in-state tuition of $65,457, out-of-state tuition of $65,457, and an average net price of $27,320.
What test scores are shown for Carleton College?
Carleton College shows an average SAT of 1,491 and an ACT composite midpoint of 33.
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