Social Work at Carleton | Admission Requirements (2026)

Overview

62%

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

79%

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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40+

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

Ottawa, ON

carleton.ca

The competitive admission average for Social Work at Carleton University is approximately 79% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 62%. Based on 6 real student submissions on Uniscope, students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 88%. The program is located in Ottawa, ON. It enrolls approximately 40 students annually.

Grade Distribution of Accepted & Applying Students

87.7%Average

88.5%Median

77%Min

95%+

90–94%

85–89%

80–84%

75–79%

Based on 1 accepted and 5 applying students from Uniscope submissions

Individual Reports

Status	Grad Year	Average	Submitted
Applying	2027	77%	Jul 7, 2026
Applying	2026	88%	Apr 17, 2026
Applying	2026	89%	Apr 17, 2026
Applying	2026	90%	Apr 15, 2026
Accepted	2026	97%	Apr 10, 2026

6 total reports1 accepted5 applying

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Prerequisites

Best 6 4U/M courses (English [ENG4U] strongly recommended.)Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Social Work at Carleton University?

The competitive admission average for Social Work at Carleton University is approximately 79%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

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

Admitted students to Social Work at Carleton University typically present averages around 79%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Social Work at Carleton University hard to get into?

Social Work at Carleton University is considered somewhat competitive, with a competitive average near 79% and an acceptance rate of about 62%.

What is the acceptance rate for Social Work?

The acceptance rate for Social Work at Carleton University is approximately 62%.

What are the prerequisites for Social Work?

Prerequisites for Social Work include: Best 6 4U/M courses (English [ENG4U] strongly recommended.).

How many students are enrolled in Social Work?

Social Work at Carleton University enrolls approximately 40 students per year.