Fine Arts at Bishop's: Admission Average
Bishop's University · Lennoxville, QC
What average do you need for Fine Arts at Bishop's?
Fine Arts at Bishop's University typically admits students with averages in the mid 80s, roughly 82–85%. It is the most competitive of the 10 Bishop's programs we track.
Small creative arts program in a beautiful campus setting.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 2 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 85% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 85% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% 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.
Fine Arts at other universities
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s + portfolio
- York University – high 70s-80s
- Concordia University – high 70s-80s + portfolio
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Portfolio (primary admission factor)
- Art courses (recommended)
First-year courses
- Foundation Studio
- Art History
- Visual Analysis
- Drawing
- Colour Theory
These are typical for Fine Arts programs across Canada. About the Fine Arts degree
After a Fine Arts degree
Fine Arts usually takes 4 years.
- Graphic Designer – $45,000 to $90,000
- Animator / Visual Effects Artist – $45,000 to $130,000
- UX / Product Designer – $65,000 to $140,000
- OCAD University in Toronto is Canada's most respected art and design school.
- The portfolio is far more important than your academic average for most fine arts programs.
- Fine arts graduates work in education, gallery management, graphic design, and community arts.
Applying to Bishop's
Bishop's University in Lennoxville is one of Canada's smallest universities and ranks in Maclean's top 10 primarily-undergraduate institutions (#9 in 2026). The tiny campus creates an extraordinarily close-knit community. Bishop's is English-language and has a liberal arts focus with strong business and education programs. The residence guarantee and small class sizes create an unusually personal university experience.
Bishop's University is in Lennoxville, QC, was founded in 1843 and has about 3,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Bishop's is the only Canadian university where a first-year student in residence can know virtually everyone on campus by Christmas.
- The Eastern Townships of Quebec are genuinely beautiful - skiing, hiking, and outdoor life are major draws.
- Small class sizes (often under 20 students) mean real relationships with professors from first year.
Other Bishop's programs
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Accounting – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Chemistry – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- English Literature – mid 80s