Accounting (BBA) at MRU: Admission Average
Mount Royal University · Calgary, AB
What average do you need for Accounting (BBA) at MRU?
Accounting (BBA) at Mount Royal University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #3 of 10 MRU programs by admission average.
CPA pathway, increasingly well-regarded in Calgary business community.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, 2 ask for a higher average and none 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.
Accounting at other universities
- Brock University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors (at Waterloo AFM)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Financial Accounting I
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Calculus
- Microeconomics
- Business Law
These are typical for Accounting programs across Canada. About the Accounting degree
After a Accounting degree
Accounting usually takes 4 years.
- Accountant / CPA – $60,000 to $140,000
- Financial Analyst / CFA – $65,000 to $150,000
- Waterloo's AFM program is the most respected accounting undergrad in Canada - very competitive admission.
- The CPA designation requires passing a professional exam after graduation and 30 months of work experience.
- Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) recruit heavily on campus - networking starts from first year.
Applying to MRU
Mount Royal University in Calgary is Alberta's primarily undergraduate institution, with a strong focus on co-op education and professionally oriented programs. MRU has earned a solid reputation for business, nursing, communication, and sciences programs. Its suburban Calgary campus and co-op integration make it a practical choice for students focused on Calgary's thriving job market.
Mount Royal University is in Calgary, AB, was founded in 1910 and has about 15,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $7,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- MRU's co-op program integrates directly with Calgary's energy, finance, and tech sectors.
- The business program is well-regarded in Calgary - proximity to energy sector headquarters is a genuine advantage.
- MRU's smaller size means more personal attention than UCalgary.
Other MRU programs
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Communication Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Information Systems – mid-to-high 80s
- Criminal Justice – mid-to-high 80s
- Child Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Environmental Science – mid-to-high 80s