Mechanical Engineering at Carleton: Admission Average
Carleton University · Ottawa, ON
What average do you need for Mechanical Engineering at Carleton?
Mechanical Engineering at Carleton University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 15 Carleton programs by admission average.
Solid program with Ottawa government and private sector placements.
How competitive is it?
Of the 18 universities we track that offer it, 3 ask for a higher average and none 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.
Mechanical Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – low 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Physics (Mechanics)
- Engineering Drawing
- Statics
- Chemistry
These are typical for Mechanical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Mechanical Engineering degree
After a Mechanical Engineering degree
Mechanical Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Mechanical Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Civil Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Mechanical engineering is sometimes called the most employable degree in Canada - employers span every sector.
- Strong physics is absolutely required - G12 physics is a prerequisite at most schools.
- Robotics (VEX, FIRST) is the best extracurricular for mechanical engineering applicants.
Applying to Carleton
Carleton University is Ottawa's second major university and is known for exceptional engineering, journalism, public policy, and cybersecurity programs. Its proximity to the federal government and National Capital Region tech sector makes it a genuine advantage for co-op placements. Carleton has an outstanding tunnel system connecting virtually every building on campus - a much-appreciated practical detail in Canadian winters.
Carleton University is in Ottawa, ON, was founded in 1942 and has about 31,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Carleton's cybersecurity programs have direct connections to the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) and RCMP.
- The co-op program places heavily in federal government, tech firms, and aerospace - an Ottawa advantage that's hard to replicate.
- Carleton's tunnel system connecting all buildings is genuinely useful in harsh Ottawa winters.
Other Carleton programs
- Aerospace Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Systems Engineering – high 80s
- Journalism – mid-to-high 80s
- Public Affairs & Policy Mgmt (BPAPM) – mid-to-high 80s
- Industrial Design – high 80s + portfolio
- Architecture – high 80s + portfolio
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Law & Legal Studies (BA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Criminology & Criminal Justice – mid 80s