Carleton College Early Action Acceptance Rate

Carleton College's Early Action acceptance rate for 2023 stands at 38.7%, with 637 applicants and 247 accepted. This is a slight decrease from 2022's 38.8% acceptance rate, which had a significantly larger applicant pool of 1,161 and resulted in 266 admissions. Notably, the acceptance rate dropped sharply from 59.7% in 2020 to 22.1% in 2021, reflecting a trend towards increased selectivity over recent years. Historical rates also indicate fluctuations, with rates ranging from 25.7% in 2019 to as high as 59.7% in 2020, highlighting the evolving competitiveness of the EA round at Carleton.