Quick Facts
These figures are based on 2022-23, unless otherwise noted.
The University
- Founded in 1942
- 2022-23 Proposed Budget: $521 million
- Situated on 62 hectares just south of Ottawa’s city centre. Bordered by the Rideau River, the historic Rideau Canal, and pleasant residential neighbourhoods
- Five kilometres of underground tunnels conveniently link the University’s buildings
Students
Undergraduate Students
26,163
Full Time: 19,908
Part Time: 6,255
Graduate Students
4,515
Full Time: 3,780
Part Time: 735
Total Students
30,678
Full Time: 23,688
Part Time: 6,990
Student Housing
3,610
Residency Capacity: 3,610
Faculty, Staff and Alumni
Faculty Members
1022
Staff Members
1450
Contract Instructors
888
Graduate Teaching Assistants
1965
Library Staff
111
Carleton Alumni
177,000+
Employed Retired Faculty
21
Funding
Research Funding (2022-23)
$116 M
Scholarships and Bursaries awarded
$31.9 M
Students received OSAP
34.6%
The above data has been provided by the Office of Institutional Research & Planning. Research funding data includes internally sponsored research.