Carleton College
Admissions
Interested in attending Carleton College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Carleton College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Carleton College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Carleton College accepted 22% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 6,464 people applied and 1,440 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Carleton College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 37% ended up enrolling at Carleton College, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Carleton College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Carleton College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Carleton College?
Grades
65% of freshmen who attended Carleton College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 91% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Carleton College is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Carleton College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Carleton College's Early Decision acceptance rate is 39%, compared to 22% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Carleton College, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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