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Carleton College Women's Softball

Welcome to the Carleton College women's softball recruiting profile. Carleton competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference from Northfield, Minnesota. Led by head coach Amy Erickson, Carleton College pairs a 20% acceptance rate with a 90% graduation rate and a $28,047 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,106
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
20%
State
Minnesota
City
Northfield
Address
One North College Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 46% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Amy Erickson
Softball Head Coach/ Senior Woman Administrator
(507) 222-5898·View profile
Sam Kile
Softball Assistant Coach
(507) 222-4185·View profile
Karen Johnson
Softball Assistant Coach
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Kierstyn Foley
Athletic Events Coordinator/ Assistant Softball Coach
(507) 222-4613·View profile
A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 93% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
96%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
90%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$53,989
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$75,525
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 19% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$68,457
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$68,457
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$17,586
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,047
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 29% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$149,370
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$38,731
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (507) 222-4000

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