Carleton College SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1490

The average composite SAT score for admitted Carleton College freshman is 1490 out of 1600. Carleton College students have the 39th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1490 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1430 to 1550

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1430 to 1550. The 75th percentile score is 1550 while the 25th percentile score is 1430.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Carleton College but we estimate it to be around a 1370 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 755

The average score for Carleton College students on the math portion of the SAT is 755 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 735

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 760 and the average score for Carleton College students is 735.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Carleton College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 22.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.9.

Can I get into Carleton College with a 1550 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1550 or higher is very competitive at Carleton College and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 35% or higher.

Can I get into Carleton College with a 1490 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1490 to 1540 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 22% to 33%.

Can I get into Carleton College with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1430 to 1480 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 13% to 20% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Carleton College with a 1370 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1370 to 1420 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 12% chance of admission to Carleton College. SAT scores below 1370 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.