Carleton College admissions
Northfield, MN
Carleton College acceptance rate
20.4%
1,456 of 7,133 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Carleton College is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 35% of admitted students enrolled (507 of 1,456).
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Common questions about Carleton College
What is the acceptance rate at Carleton College?
Carleton College admitted 20.4% of applicants (1,456 of 7,133) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Carleton College?
507 of the 1,456 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 35%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Carleton College?
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