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Carleton University

Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

Official telephone: (613) 520-2600
Fax number: (613) 520-7455
Website: https://www.carleton.ca/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 354-4414

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: June 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, SAT II required of some
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 78%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 15,934
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 11,704
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 8%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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