Carleton College
Plan context: Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan
EIN 41-0694747 • Northfield, MN • 149 filings • 42 plans
Current Snapshot
Latest Year
2025
2025 Participants
1,131
2025 Assets
$396,717,996
2025 Contributions
$12,593,673
Historical Graphs
Total Assets Over Time
Aggregate end-of-year assets by filing year, excluding zero-asset years
Participants Over Time
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Company Timeline
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| Year / Filing | Filings | Participants | Assets | Contributions | Contrib./Participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1,131 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 1,131 | - | - | - |
| 2024 | 2 | 930 | $396,717,996 | $12,593,673 | $13,542iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $338,540 at 4% or $225,693 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $225,693 at 4% or $150,462 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $169,270 at 4% or $112,847 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 930 | $396,717,996 | $12,593,673 | $13,542iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $338,540 at 4% or $225,693 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $225,693 at 4% or $150,462 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $169,270 at 4% or $112,847 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 793 | - | - | - |
| 2023 | 2 | 906 | $364,970,261 | $12,344,693 | $13,625iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $340,637 at 4% or $227,091 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $227,091 at 4% or $151,394 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $170,319 at 4% or $113,546 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 906 | $364,970,261 | $12,344,693 | $13,625iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $340,637 at 4% or $227,091 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $227,091 at 4% or $151,394 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $170,319 at 4% or $113,546 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 760 | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 2 | 819 | $321,008,247 | $13,039,385 | $15,921iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $398,028 at 4% or $265,352 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $265,352 at 4% or $176,901 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $199,014 at 4% or $132,676 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 819 | $321,008,247 | $13,039,385 | $15,921iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $398,028 at 4% or $265,352 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $265,352 at 4% or $176,901 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $199,014 at 4% or $132,676 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 788 | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 2 | 797 | $368,835,568 | $13,120,029 | $16,462iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $411,544 at 4% or $274,363 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $274,363 at 4% or $182,909 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $205,772 at 4% or $137,181 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 797 | $368,835,568 | $13,120,029 | $16,462iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $411,544 at 4% or $274,363 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $274,363 at 4% or $182,909 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $205,772 at 4% or $137,181 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 766 | - | - | - |
| 2020 | 2 | 799 | $333,254,520 | $10,140,105 | $12,691iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $317,275 at 4% or $211,517 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $211,517 at 4% or $141,011 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $158,637 at 4% or $105,758 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 799 | $333,254,520 | $10,140,105 | $12,691iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $317,275 at 4% or $211,517 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $211,517 at 4% or $141,011 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $158,637 at 4% or $105,758 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 771 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 2 | 772 | $298,246,733 | $12,533,658 | $16,235iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $405,883 at 4% or $270,588 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $270,588 at 4% or $180,392 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $202,941 at 4% or $135,294 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 772 | $298,246,733 | $12,533,658 | $16,235iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $405,883 at 4% or $270,588 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $270,588 at 4% or $180,392 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $202,941 at 4% or $135,294 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 756 | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 3 | 737 | $317,562,708 | $11,840,374 | $16,066iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $401,641 at 4% or $267,761 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $267,761 at 4% or $178,507 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $200,820 at 4% or $133,880 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 703 | $256,133,285 | $7,355,746 | $10,463iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $261,584 at 4% or $174,389 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $174,389 at 4% or $116,260 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $130,792 at 4% or $87,195 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | - | $61,429,423 | $4,484,628 | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 737 | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 12 | 711 | $267,220,981 | $11,325,020 | $15,928iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $398,207 at 4% or $265,472 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $265,472 at 4% or $176,981 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $199,104 at 4% or $132,736 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 711 | $204,933,085 | $6,788,431 | $9,548iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $238,693 at 4% or $159,129 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $159,129 at 4% or $106,086 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $119,347 at 4% or $79,564 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 487 | $62,287,896 | $4,536,589 | $9,315iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $232,884 at 4% or $155,256 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $155,256 at 4% or $103,504 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $116,442 at 4% or $77,628 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Ad&D Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Eap Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Ad&D Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Group Vision Care Policy | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Employee Fsa Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Life Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 8 | 735 | $235,962,189 | $11,329,972 | $15,415iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $385,373 at 4% or $256,915 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $256,915 at 4% or $171,277 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $192,687 at 4% or $128,458 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 693 | $182,699,553 | $6,618,174 | $9,550iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $238,751 at 4% or $159,167 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $159,167 at 4% or $106,111 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $119,375 at 4% or $79,584 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 477 | $53,262,636 | $4,711,798 | $9,878iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $246,950 at 4% or $164,633 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $164,633 at 4% or $109,755 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $123,475 at 4% or $82,317 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Employee Fsa Plan | - | 112 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 502 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 735 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 531 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 648 | - | - | - |
| Group Vision Care Policy | - | 338 | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 8 | 710 | $224,633,636 | $12,444,721 | $17,528iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $438,194 at 4% or $292,130 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $292,130 at 4% or $194,753 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $219,097 at 4% or $146,065 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 660 | $176,363,050 | $6,572,953 | $9,959iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $248,975 at 4% or $165,984 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $165,984 at 4% or $110,656 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $124,488 at 4% or $82,992 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 474 | $48,270,586 | $5,871,768 | $12,388iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $309,692 at 4% or $206,462 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $206,462 at 4% or $137,641 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $154,846 at 4% or $103,231 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 526 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 710 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 471 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Employee Fsa Plan | - | 165 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 625 | - | - | - |
| Group Vision Care Policy | - | 307 | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 7 | 703 | $223,617,792 | $8,413,182 | $11,968iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $299,189 at 4% or $199,459 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $199,459 at 4% or $132,973 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $149,594 at 4% or $99,730 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 684 | $179,199,059 | $5,554,213 | $8,120iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $203,005 at 4% or $135,337 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $135,337 at 4% or $90,224 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $101,502 at 4% or $67,668 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 499 | $44,418,733 | $2,858,969 | $5,729iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $143,235 at 4% or $95,490 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $95,490 at 4% or $63,660 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $71,617 at 4% or $47,745 at 6%. |
| Group Vision Care Policy | - | 183 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 463 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 610 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 703 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 522 | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 9 | 720 | $214,065,092 | $8,606,537 | $11,954iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $298,838 at 4% or $199,225 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $199,225 at 4% or $132,817 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $149,419 at 4% or $99,613 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 690 | $171,468,378 | $5,444,980 | $7,891iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $197,282 at 4% or $131,521 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $131,521 at 4% or $87,681 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $98,641 at 4% or $65,761 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 503 | $42,596,714 | $3,161,557 | $6,285iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $157,135 at 4% or $104,757 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $104,757 at 4% or $69,838 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $78,568 at 4% or $52,378 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 318 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Eap Plan | - | 112 | - | - | - |
| Group Vision Care Policy | - | 136 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 466 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 616 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 720 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 523 | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 8 | 711 | $183,061,902 | $8,989,663 | $12,644iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $316,092 at 4% or $210,728 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $210,728 at 4% or $140,485 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $158,046 at 4% or $105,364 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 683 | $147,814,711 | $5,250,591 | $7,688iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $192,189 at 4% or $128,126 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $128,126 at 4% or $85,417 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $96,094 at 4% or $64,063 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 508 | $35,247,191 | $3,739,072 | $7,360iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $184,009 at 4% or $122,673 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $122,673 at 4% or $81,782 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $92,005 at 4% or $61,336 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 319 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 528 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 711 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 459 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 613 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Eap Plan | - | 112 | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 8 | 711 | $162,782,040 | $8,254,250 | $11,609iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $290,234 at 4% or $193,489 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $193,489 at 4% or $128,993 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $145,117 at 4% or $96,745 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 687 | $133,812,908 | $5,450,292 | $7,933iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $198,337 at 4% or $132,224 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $132,224 at 4% or $88,150 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $99,168 at 4% or $66,112 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 488 | $28,969,132 | $2,803,958 | $5,746iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $143,645 at 4% or $95,764 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $95,764 at 4% or $63,842 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $71,823 at 4% or $47,882 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 312 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 594 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 448 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 528 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 711 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Eap Plan | - | 113 | - | - | - |
| 2010 | 8 | 737 | $161,835,702 | $7,409,477 | $10,054iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $251,339 at 4% or $167,559 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $167,559 at 4% or $111,706 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $125,670 at 4% or $83,780 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 737 | $133,536,270 | $5,315,329 | $7,212iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $180,303 at 4% or $120,202 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $120,202 at 4% or $80,135 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $90,151 at 4% or $60,101 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 348 | $28,299,432 | $2,094,148 | $6,018iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $150,442 at 4% or $100,294 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $100,294 at 4% or $66,863 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $75,221 at 4% or $50,147 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 433 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 370 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 596 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 508 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 665 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Eap Plan | - | 115 | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 9 | 992 | $145,295,334 | $7,695,134 | $7,757iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $193,930 at 4% or $129,287 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $129,287 at 4% or $86,191 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $96,965 at 4% or $64,643 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Defined Contribution Plan | - | 701 | $120,478,818 | $5,690,189 | $8,117iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $202,931 at 4% or $135,287 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $135,287 at 4% or $90,192 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $101,466 at 4% or $67,644 at 6%. |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 332 | $24,816,516 | $1,760,746 | $5,303iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $132,586 at 4% or $88,391 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $88,391 at 4% or $58,927 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $66,293 at 4% or $44,195 at 6%. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 578 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 429 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 352 | - | - | - |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 667 | - | - | - |
| EMERITI RETIREE HEALTH PLAN FOR CARLETON COLLEGE | - | 0 | - | $244,199 | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 992 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 684 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 6 | 977 | $338,453 | $278,155 | $285iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $7,118 at 4% or $4,745 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $4,745 at 4% or $3,163 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $3,559 at 4% or $2,373 at 6%. |
| EMERITI RETIREE HEALTH PLAN FOR CARLETON COLLEGE | - | 690 | $338,453 | $278,155 | $403iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $10,078 at 4% or $6,719 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $6,719 at 4% or $4,479 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $5,039 at 4% or $3,359 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 663 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 977 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 351 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 600 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 445 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 6 | 1,046 | $235,982 | $269,309 | $257iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $6,437 at 4% or $4,291 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $4,291 at 4% or $2,861 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $3,218 at 4% or $2,146 at 6%. |
| EMERITI RETIREE HEALTH PLAN FOR CARLETON COLLEGE | - | 672 | $235,982 | $269,309 | $401iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $10,019 at 4% or $6,679 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $6,679 at 4% or $4,453 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $5,009 at 4% or $3,340 at 6%. |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 1,046 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 684 | - | - | - |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 679 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 337 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 454 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 6 | 679 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 679 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 498 | - | - | - |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 679 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 580 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 412 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 323 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 6 | 664 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Carleton College Group Life Insurance Program | - | 664 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 504 | - | - | - |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Voluntary Group Dental Plan | - | 399 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 572 | - | - | - |
| Carleton College Flexible Benefits Plan | - | 353 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 6 | 644 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Carleton College Tiaa Group Total Disability | - | 522 | - | - | - |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Group Health Insurance at Carleton College | - | 621 | - | - | - |
| Tiaa Cref Retirement Plan for Faculty Staff and Administrators of Carleton College | - | 644 | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 6 | 665 | $0 | $0 | - |
| 2002 | 7 | 667 | $0 | $0 | - |
| 2001 | 3 | 592 | $0 | $0 | - |
| 2000 | 5 | 655 | $0 | $0 | - |
| 1999 | 5 | 659 | $0 | $0 | - |