Fine Arts (BFA) at Mt. Allison: Admission Average
Mount Allison University · Sackville, NB
What average do you need for Fine Arts (BFA) at Mt. Allison?
Fine Arts (BFA) at Mount Allison University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%, plus portfolio. It ranks #5 of 9 Mt. Allison programs by admission average.
One of Canada's respected small fine arts programs.
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, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% 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
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- 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 Mt. Allison
Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick has been ranked Canada's best primarily undergraduate university by Maclean's more times than any other institution. This small liberal arts university is known for its emphasis on student experience, small class sizes, and exceptionally high graduate school acceptance rates. It produces a disproportionate number of Rhodes Scholars relative to its size.
Mount Allison University is in Sackville, NB, was founded in 1839 and has about 2,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $11,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 15.
- Mount Allison produces more Rhodes Scholars per capita than almost any university in Canada - genuine academic prestige.
- The tiny size (2,500 students) creates an extraordinary sense of community - you will know everyone.
- Sackville is a very small town - the campus is essentially the town. Some love this; others don't.
Other Mt. Allison programs
- Sciences (BSc) – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Commerce (BComm) – high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Music – Audition-based
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s