Economics at Carleton | Admission Requirements (2026)

Overview

70%

Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.

75%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

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150+

Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.

Ottawa, ON

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The competitive admission average for Economics at Carleton University is approximately 75% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The program is located in Ottawa, ON. It enrolls approximately 150 students annually.

Grade Distribution of Accepted Students

84.2%Average

84.2%Median

84.2%Min

86–87%

84–85%

82–83%

Based on 1 accepted students from Uniscope submissions

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Status	Grad Year	Average	Submitted
Accepted	2026	84.2%	Apr 10, 2026

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Prerequisites

English (ENG4U)Required

Advanced Functions (MHF4U)*Required

4 best 4U/M coursesRequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Economics at Carleton University?

The competitive admission average for Economics at Carleton University is approximately 75%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Economics at Carleton University?

Admitted students to Economics at Carleton University typically present averages around 75%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Economics at Carleton University hard to get into?

Economics at Carleton University is considered somewhat competitive, with a competitive average near 75% and an acceptance rate of about 70%.

What is the acceptance rate for Economics?

The acceptance rate for Economics at Carleton University is approximately 70%.

What are the prerequisites for Economics?

Prerequisites for Economics include: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U)*, 4 best 4U/M courses.

How many students are enrolled in Economics?

Economics at Carleton University enrolls approximately 150 students per year.