Criminology at uOttawa: Admission Average
University of Ottawa · Ottawa, ON
What average do you need for Criminology at uOttawa?
Criminology at University of Ottawa typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-low 80s, roughly 78–82%. It ranks #8 of 13 uOttawa programs by admission average.
Strong program with federal justice system connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, 2 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 82% or higher is above the typical range, 78% up to 82% is inside it, and 74% up to 78% 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.
Criminology at other universities
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Law or Sociology (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Criminology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Criminal Justice System
- Psychology
These are typical for Criminology programs across Canada. About the Criminology degree
After a Criminology degree
Criminology usually takes 4 years.
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- SFU's criminology program is one of the most respected in Canada.
- A criminology degree does not automatically lead to policing - it is primarily academic and policy-focused.
- Law school is a common next step - GPA and LSAT are what matter, not your undergrad field.
Applying to uOttawa
The University of Ottawa is Canada's largest bilingual (English-French) university and sits in the heart of the nation's capital. Its proximity to Parliament Hill, federal departments, and national institutions makes it uniquely positioned for students interested in law, political science, public policy, and government.
University of Ottawa is in Ottawa, ON, was founded in 1848 and has about 49,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Being bilingual (English-French) genuinely elevates your candidacy at uOttawa and opens federal career doors.
- Ottawa co-op placements often include federal government departments - unmatched for public policy students.
- The law school has two programs: Common Law (English) and Civil Law (French/bijural) - both excellent.
Other uOttawa programs
- Common Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Civil Law (LLL - French) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Health Sciences (BHSc) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-low 80s
- International Studies – high 70s-low 80s
- Psychology – high 70s-low 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s