Quick Facts

These figures are based on 2021-22, unless otherwise noted.

Dunton Tower in the distance

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.