Computer Science at Guelph: Admission Average
University of Guelph · Guelph, ON
What average do you need for Computer Science at Guelph?
Computer Science at University of Guelph typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #3 of 12 Guelph programs by admission average.
Growing program, good co-op placement record.
How competitive is it?
Of the 31 universities we track that offer it, 5 ask for a higher average and 4 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.
Computer Science at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 90s (95-98%+)
- University of Toronto – low-to-mid 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s-low 90s (BC) / low-mid 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- York University – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of Regina – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- One additional U/M course
- Computer Science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Programming
- Discrete Mathematics
- Statistics
These are typical for Computer Science programs across Canada. About the Computer Science degree
After a Computer Science degree
Computer Science usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Software Engineer – $85,000 to $180,000+
- Data Scientist – $70,000 to $150,000
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer – $95,000 to $200,000+
- Cybersecurity Analyst – $75,000 to $150,000
- Game Developer – $65,000 to $130,000
- Waterloo CS is among the most competitive CS programs in Canada - the Admission Information Form is required, and contest results (CCC, Euclid) can strengthen an application.
- The theory-heavy first two years surprise many students - if you want applied work immediately, co-op is the relief valve.
- AI coding tools have reduced traditional junior developer openings - co-op experience, internships, and depth in areas like AI, security, or systems matter more than ever.
Applying to Guelph
The University of Guelph is renowned nationally for its Ontario Veterinary College, one of Canada's five veterinary schools and among the most respected in North America. Beyond vet and agriculture, Guelph has strong biological sciences, food science, and engineering programs. The campus has an unusually welcoming, community-oriented culture and the city of Guelph itself is consistently ranked one of Canada's most livable.
University of Guelph is in Guelph, ON, was founded in 1964 and has about 30,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is Canada's most accessible vet school for Ontario students - still extremely competitive.
- Guelph's campus culture is genuinely warm - community and belonging are real strengths here.
- Food science, agricultural science, and environmental science are Guelph's most unique and respected programs.
Other Guelph programs
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – high 90s + supplemental
- Biomedical Sciences – high 80s-low 90s
- Food Science – high 80s
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Biological Sciences – high 80s
- Environmental Sciences – high 80s
- Engineering Systems & Computing – high 80s
- Business (BCom) – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Nutrition & Food – high 80s