Acceptance Rate History
Carleton College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
MN · Current rate: 20.4%
What is Carleton College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Carleton College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 20.4%, down from 22.3% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 22.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 16.6% | 8,583 | 1,427 |
| 2021 | 17.6% | 7,915 | 1,389 |
| 2020 | 21.2% | 6,892 | 1,460 |
| 2019 | 19.1% | 7,324 | 1,401 |
| 2018 | 19.8% | 7,092 | 1,407 |
| 2017 | 21.2% | 6,499 | 1,378 |
| 2016 | 22.6% | 6,485 | 1,467 |
| 2015 | 20.7% | 6,722 | 1,388 |
| 2014 | 22.8% | 6,297 | 1,434 |
| 2013 | 21.0% | 7,045 | 1,476 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1450–1560
Admitted students at Carleton College scored between 1450 and 1560 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1450–1560.
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Trend Analysis
Carleton College's acceptance rate has remained relatively stable at around 20.4% from 2013 to 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2023.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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