Carleton Ranks Fourth in Canada Among Mid-Size Universities in Maclean’s Rankings
Carleton University placed fourth nationally in the mid-size university category of the Maclean’s 2027 University Rankings and is the highest-ranked Ontario institution in this category. The result recognizes Carleton’s research excellence, faculty achievements and student success.
In addition, Carleton ranked first in Social Sciences and Humanities Grants for the third consecutive year and third in Medical/Science Grants, highlighting its strength in research funding across disciplines. The university also ranked second in Faculty Awards, reflecting the excellence of Carleton’s faculty.
In student-related measures, Carleton ranked second in student Retention Rate, a new indicator introduced this year. The university also ranked fifth in Student Awards and in Scholarships and Bursaries, demonstrating Carleton’s commitment to supporting students throughout their studies.
These results showcase Carleton’s strengths, the achievements of its faculty and staff, and its strong standing among Canadian universities.
Read the Maclean’s 2027 University Rankings.
This year’s rankings use new categories based on institutional size, with Carleton competing in the mid-size category for universities with 10,000 to 30,000 full-time equivalent students. In previous years, Carleton was included in the Comprehensive category.
