{"id":29,"date":"2025-03-24T13:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/about\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:51:38","slug":"facts-figures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/about\/facts-figures\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts & Figures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Carleton University is a leader in innovative education, groundbreaking research and community impact. With a vibrant student population, world-class faculty and cutting-edge facilities, our numbers tell a story of growth and excellence. Explore key facts and figures that showcase Carleton\u2019s strengths, from enrolment and research funding to rankings and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n #4 in Canada\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n
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\n amongst comprehensive universities\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n 5 Faculties\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n
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\n with 65+ programs\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n 87.7% Graduate Employment\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n
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\n Top 5 Student Satisfaction\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n
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\n 3rd Largest Co-Op Program\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n
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\n 5 km of Underground Tunnels \n <\/h2>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n
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\n Students\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Carleton students are bold thinkers, compassionate leaders and creative problem-solvers ready to make a meaningful impact.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n 30,713\n <\/p>\n

\n Total Students\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 25,119\n <\/p>\n

\n Undergraduate Students\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 5,594\n <\/p>\n

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\n 3,646\n <\/p>\n

\n International Students\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 4,000\n <\/p>\n

\n Residence Spaces\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n $87 M\n <\/p>\n

\n Scholarships and Bursaries Awarded (Undergraduate and Graduate)\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 160+\n <\/p>\n

\n Countries Represented in Student Population\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Student Experience\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Carleton students benefit from hands-on learning, vibrant campus life and award-winning support at one of Canada\u2019s top universities.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n Comprehensive university in Canada*\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Scholarships and Bursaries amongst Canadian comprehensive universities*\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 150+\n <\/p>\n

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\n Social Sciences and Humanities grants*\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 170+\n <\/p>\n

\n Active clubs and societies\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n 80 Years of Athletic Excellence\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Carleton Ravens compete with pride and purpose across 13 varsity teams, earning national titles and building a legacy of champions.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n 350+\n <\/p>\n

\n Varsity Student Athletes\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 22\n <\/p>\n

\n U Sport National Championships\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 62\n <\/p>\n

\n OUA Championships\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Research\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Significant annual investment in research supports innovation, discovery and global leadership.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n $111.5 M\n <\/p>\n

\n Sponsored Research Funding (2023-2024) \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n $39 M\n <\/p>\n

\n Advancement and Research Partnerships Revenue\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n International Government Research Income Growth (2024)\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 100+\n <\/p>\n

\n AI Researchers\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n World-Class Faculty\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Carleton faculty are internationally recognized educators and researchers who shape learning and expand knowledge.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n 1,058\n <\/p>\n

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\n Canada Research Chairs\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Killam Prize Winners and Research Fellows\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Banting Postdoctoral Fellows\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n 3M National Teaching Fellowships\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Alumni\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Carleton alumni form a global network leading change, advancing discovery and shaping communities in over 150 countries.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n 188,000+\n <\/p>\n

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\n 45+\n <\/p>\n

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A Smart, Caring, Inclusive Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Research funding includes internally sponsored research. Data is provided by the Office of Institutional Research & Planning<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Maclean’s Comprehensive Universit<\/em>y Category<\/em> Rankings 202<\/em>5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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