Carleton College Admission
Acceptance Rate
16.63%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
37.28%
Freshmen Enrollment
532
SAT Scores
1,490
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,583 students have applied and 1,427 students have allowed to admit to Carleton College (Acceptance rate: 16.63%). Carleton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.28 % where 532 students have finally enrolled out of 1,427 admitted students.
Carleton acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and Grinnell College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 12.86%).
Carleton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 40.63%).
How to Apply to Carleton College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Carleton. Carleton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/steps/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.carleton.edu/financial-aid/our-approach/#tabPanel1_tab0 |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/afford/aid-estimators/npc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.carleton.edu/registrar/policies/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.carleton.edu/accessibility-resources/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Carleton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Carleton College is 1,490 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Carleton College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,477). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton College | 1,490 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,477 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,175 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Carleton College, 197 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,490 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 710 | 740 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 720 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,430 | 1,490 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Carleton College, 149 students submitted ACT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 32 | 34 |
Carleton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Carleton College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |