Quick Facts
These figures are based on 2021-22, unless otherwise noted.
The University
- Founded in 1942
- 2021-22 Operating budget of $515 million (excluding ancillaries)
- 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
27,026
Full Time: 20,546
Part Time: 6,480
Graduate Students
4,383
Full Time: 3,838
Part Time: 545
Total Students
31,409
Full Time: 24,384
Part Time: 7,025
Student Housing
3,610
Residency Capacity: 3,610
Faculty, Staff and Alumni
Faculty Members
1016
Staff Members
1403
Contract Instructors
893
Graduate Teaching Assistants
2020
Library Staff
105
Carleton Alumni
177,000+
Employed Retired Faculty
22
Funding
Research Funding (2020-21)
$97.4 M
Scholarships and Bursaries awarded
$32 M
Students received OSAP
35.8%
The above data has been provided by the Office of Institutional Research & Planning. Research funding data includes internally sponsored research.