Psychology at Guelph: Admission Average
University of Guelph · Guelph, ON
What average do you need for Psychology at Guelph?
Psychology 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.
Large and respected program, strong research focus.
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
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Acadia University – 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 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
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Nutrition & Food – high 80s