Does Carleton College require SAT or ACT scores?

Carleton College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Carleton College?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $68,892 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Northfield, MN

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1450–1560

Annual cost (sticker price)

$68,892

Early Decision

November 15, 2026

Early Action

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Regular Decision

January 15, 2027

Common Application, Coalition with Scoir

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/dates/ — verified 2026-09-28.