Applying to Carleton

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Carleton College is 22.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.99%. 3,252 men and 3,212 women applied to Carleton and 683 men and 771 women students were accepted.

Among them, 266 men and 278 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Carleton.

In 2024, 163 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 145 students (27%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Carleton.

The median SAT score is 1,500 with 740 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 710. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 720 .

The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 32 at Carleton. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Carleton College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Carleton. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carleton College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Carleton.