Northfield, MN
Highly competitive: fewer than 23 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 19% to 22% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,324 | 1,401 | 525 | 19% |
| 2020 | 6,892 | 1,460 | 453 | 21% |
| 2021 | 7,915 | 1,389 | 555 | 18% |
| 2022 | 8,583 | 1,427 | 532 | 17% |
| 2023 | 6,464 | 1,440 | 538 | 22% |
Fall 2023 applicants
772 of 3,212 women and 668 of 3,252 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Carleton College has an acceptance rate of 22% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,440 of 6,464 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 23 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,464 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 538 enrolled.
No. Carleton College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 19% to 22% — it has become less selective.