Your Chances of Getting Into Carleton College

Q: What are my chances of getting into Carleton College?

Carleton College admits 22.3% of applicants overall. Your individual chances depend on your GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, and essays. The middle 50% SAT range is 1430-1550. The middle 50% ACT range is 32-34.

Q: What GPA do I need for Carleton College?

Carleton College looks for strong academic records. Review the school's Common Data Set for the latest GPA statistics of enrolled students.

Based on publicly available admissions data

Selective22.3% acceptance rate

Acceptance rate 20-40%. Target or reach depending on your profile.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

22.3%

SAT Range (Middle 50%)

1430 - 1550

ACT Range (Middle 50%)

32 - 34

Is Carleton College a Reach, Target, or Safety?

With a 22.3% acceptance rate, Carleton College is typically a reach or target school. Strong academics give you a competitive chance.

Build a balanced college list with reach, target, and safety schools to maximize your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my chances of getting into Carleton College?

Carleton College accepts 22.3% of applicants. Your individual chances depend on your complete profile: GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations. Use this data as a benchmark, not a guarantee.

What GPA do I need for Carleton College?

Carleton College looks for academically strong students. Review recent CDS data on the school's website for GPA breakdowns of admitted students.

What SAT score do I need for Carleton College?

The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 1430 and 1550 on the SAT. Scoring at or above 1550 puts you in the top quartile of admitted students. For ACT, the middle 50% range is 32-34.

← Back to Carleton College profile