Back to Carleton College
Acceptance Rate History
Carleton College
MN · Current rate: 22%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22.28% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 16.63% | 8,583 | 1,427 |
| 2021 | 17.55% | 7,915 | 1,389 |
| 2020 | 21.18% | 6,892 | 1,460 |
| 2019 | 19.13% | 7,324 | 1,401 |
| 2018 | 19.84% | 7,092 | 1,407 |
| 2017 | 21.2% | 6,499 | 1,378 |
| 2016 | 22.62% | 6,485 | 1,467 |
| 2015 | 20.65% | 6,722 | 1,388 |
| 2014 | 22.77% | 6,297 | 1,434 |
| 2013 | 20.95% | 7,045 | 1,476 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Carleton College's acceptance rate has increased from 20.9% in 2013 to 22.3% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2026.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
Want your match probability at Carleton College?
Get your competitive score in 5 minutes — free, based on the same federal data you just saw.
Get my score →Similar Schools — Acceptance Rate History
← Back to Carleton College profile
Data sourced from CDS, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Does not represent endorsements or guarantee admission outcomes.