Psychology at Acadia: Admission Average
Acadia University · Wolfville, NS
What average do you need for Psychology at Acadia?
Psychology at Acadia University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 9 Acadia programs we track.
Strong program with excellent student-faculty ratio.
How competitive is it?
Of the 34 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 25 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Psychology at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Queen's University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Concordia University – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Calgary – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Brock University – high 70s-80s
- University of Windsor – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Biology (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Biology
- Writing
These are typical for Psychology programs across Canada. About the Psychology degree
After a Psychology degree
Psychology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Psychiatrist – $250,000 to $400,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- A psychology undergrad alone does not allow you to practice as a psychologist - a PhD or PsyD is required.
- Psychology is Canada's second most popular major - very high competition for graduate programs.
- Social work and counselling master's degrees are more direct paths to clinical work than psychology PhD programs.
Applying to Acadia
Acadia University in Wolfville is one of Canada's most respected primarily undergraduate universities. Nestled in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley wine country, Acadia is known for small class sizes, strong school spirit, and academic programs that emphasise close student-faculty relationships. The JDUC residence and campus community are notably strong.
Acadia University is in Wolfville, NS, was founded in 1838 and has about 3,800 students. Domestic tuition is about $11,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Acadia is one of the most community-oriented universities in Canada - the small size creates genuine belonging.
- Wolfville and the Annapolis Valley are extraordinarily beautiful - wine country, orchards, and coastline.
- Small class sizes mean real relationships with professors from first year.
Other Acadia programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business Administration – high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies – high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Music – Audition-based