Political Science at Mt. Allison: Admission Average
Mount Allison University · Sackville, NB
What average do you need for Political Science at Mt. Allison?
Political Science at Mount Allison University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #5 of 9 Mt. Allison programs by admission average.
Strong pre-law and public policy pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 21 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 4 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.
Political Science at other universities
- McGill University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid 80s
- Brock University – mid 80s
- University of Windsor – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Simon Fraser University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid 80s
- Concordia University – mid 80s
- Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- Acadia University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or Law (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Politics
- Canadian Government
- Comparative Politics
- Research Methods
- International Relations
These are typical for Political Science programs across Canada. About the Political Science degree
After a Political Science degree
Political Science usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Political science does not determine law school admission - your GPA and LSAT score are what matter.
- Ottawa and Queen's are particularly strong for students wanting federal government careers.
- Model UN, debate, and student government are the most relevant extracurriculars for this degree.
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
- Fine Arts (BFA) – mid-to-high 80s + portfolio
- Music – Audition-based
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s