Psychology at Mt. Allison: Admission Average
Mount Allison University · Sackville, NB
What average do you need for Psychology at Mt. Allison?
Psychology 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.
Small program with exceptional student-faculty access.
How competitive is it?
Of the 34 universities we track that offer it, 9 ask for a higher average and 5 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.
Psychology at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Queen's University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – 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
- 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 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
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s