2025-26 Cost of Attendance

Direct Costs

Tuition

$71,607

Student Activity Fee*

$462

Housing

$9,708

Food

$8,685

Comprehensive Fee

$90,462

Indirect Costs

Estimated books and personal costs**

$2,040

Travel (average)

$850

Total Cost of Attendance

$93,352

Health Insurance***

$2,707

*Covers the cost of most athletic events, concerts, plays, movies, campus events, subscriptions to publications, etc.

**This includes books, other class supplies, and loan fees. If you come from a warm climate, this might include the cost of a winter coat and a pair of boots!

***All students must opt-in/opt-out (waive) health insurance each year. If you opt-out of the Carleton coverage, you will not be billed. However, if you opt-in, this is a direct charge you will pay through your Student Account. Please review the Student Health Insurance website for more details.