Overview
60%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
80%
Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report
12
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
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Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
Ottawa, ON
The competitive admission average for Commerce at Carleton University is approximately 80% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 60%. Based on 12 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 85.6% (minimum on record: 78%). The program is located in Ottawa, ON. It enrolls approximately 350 students annually.
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Offer Timing
15 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Jan 7, and the busiest stretch was Nov 1 – Nov 7.
Pooled from 15 offers students reported for the 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Individual reports run from Nov 4 to May 1. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Commerce at Carleton University?
The competitive admission average for Commerce at Carleton University is approximately 80%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Commerce at Carleton University?
Admitted students to Commerce at Carleton University typically present averages around 80%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 85.6%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Commerce at Carleton University hard to get into?
Commerce at Carleton University is considered moderately competitive, with a competitive average near 80% and an acceptance rate of about 60%.
What is the acceptance rate for Commerce?
The acceptance rate for Commerce at Carleton University is approximately 60%.
What are the prerequisites for Commerce?
Prerequisites for Commerce include: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended., 3 best 4U/M courses.
How many students are enrolled in Commerce?
Commerce at Carleton University enrolls approximately 350 students per year.