Quick Facts

These figures are based on 2023-24, unless otherwise noted.

Dunton Tower in the distance

The University

  • Founded in 1942
  • 2023-24 Proposed Budget: $525 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
  • Extensive graduate programs in science and engineering with the University of Ottawa

Students

Undergraduate Students

25,722

Full Time: 20,049
Part Time: 5,673

Graduate Students

5,038

Full Time: 3,905
Part Time: 1,133

International Students

4,251

Undergraduate: 2,937
Graduate: 1,314

Total Students

30,760

Full Time: 23,954
Part Time: 6,806

Student Housing

3,604

Residency Capacity: 3,604

Faculty, Staff and Alumni

Faculty Members

1062

Staff Members

1552

Contract Instructors

861

Graduate Teaching Assistants

1960

Carleton Alumni

177,000+

Employed Retired Faculty

34

Funding

Research Funding (2023-24)

$116 M

Scholarships and Bursaries awarded (Undergraduate and Graduate)

$85.4 M

Students received OSAP

35.4%

Advancement and Research Partnerships Revenue

$40 M

Tuition

The data is based on first year full-time undergraduate programs. Other fee schedules, for graduate students, senior citizens, international students, etc., can be viewed here:
https://carleton.ca/studentaccounts/tuition-fees/.

The above data has been provided by theĀ Office of Institutional Research & Planning. Research funding data includes internally sponsored research.