Journalism at Carleton | Admission Requirements (2026)

Overview

58%

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

81%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.

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100+

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 Journalism at Carleton University is approximately 81% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The program is located in Ottawa, ON. It enrolls approximately 100 students annually.

Grade Distribution of Accepted & Applying Students

80.1%Average

80.1%Median

75%Min

85–89%

80–84%

75–79%

Based on 1 accepted and 1 applying students from Uniscope submissions

Individual Reports

Status	Grad Year	Average	Submitted
Applying	2026	75%	Apr 24, 2026
Accepted	2026	85.2%	Apr 10, 2026

2 total reports1 accepted1 applying

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Prerequisites

English (ENG4U)Required

5 best 4U/M coursesRequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Journalism at Carleton University?

The competitive admission average for Journalism at Carleton University is approximately 81%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

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

Admitted students to Journalism at Carleton University typically present averages around 81%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Journalism at Carleton University hard to get into?

Journalism at Carleton University is considered moderately competitive, with a competitive average near 81% and an acceptance rate of about 58%.

What is the acceptance rate for Journalism?

The acceptance rate for Journalism at Carleton University is approximately 58%.

What are the prerequisites for Journalism?

Prerequisites for Journalism include: English (ENG4U), 5 best 4U/M courses.

How many students are enrolled in Journalism?

Journalism at Carleton University enrolls approximately 100 students per year.