For the application year 2024, Carleton College reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 17.4%, with 6,248 applicants and 624 accepted. In the most recent application year, 2022, the acceptance rate was 14.8%, with a consistent applicant pool of 7,946 leading to 1,180 admissions. There is a noticeable decrease in acceptance rates when comparing 2024 to 2022, indicating a potential increase in application competitiveness over time. Historical data from the years prior remains incomplete; thus, trends from 2019 to 2021 are unavailable for analysis.