Kinesiology at Guelph: Admission Average
University of Guelph · Guelph, ON
What average do you need for Kinesiology at Guelph?
Kinesiology 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.
Strong sports science and health pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 15 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 6 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.
Kinesiology at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 80s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry (recommended)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Psychology of Sport
- Exercise Science
These are typical for Kinesiology programs across Canada. About the Kinesiology degree
After a Kinesiology degree
Kinesiology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Physiotherapist – $70,000 to $110,000
- Registered Nurse (RN) – $65,000 to $110,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- Kinesiology is the most common undergrad pathway to physiotherapy school - MPT programs typically require it.
- Playing sports in high school is genuinely relevant - it demonstrates the interest and physical literacy that admission panels value.
- McMaster Kinesiology is particularly well-regarded and has strong research connections.
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
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Engineering Systems & Computing – high 80s
- Business (BCom) – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Nutrition & Food – high 80s