History at Queen's: Admission Average
Queen's University · Kingston, ON
What average do you need for History at Queen's?
History at Queen's University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #12 of 15 Queen's programs by admission average.
Strong humanities program, excellent for law and grad school.
How competitive is it?
Of the 3 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, 78% up to 89% 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.
History at other universities
- University of Victoria – mid 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Historical Methods
- World History
- Canadian History
- Primary Source Analysis
- Academic Writing
These are typical for History programs across Canada. About the History degree
After a History degree
History usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- History is one of the most respected pre-law majors - analytical reading and argumentation are directly transferable.
- Government policy and archival work are common paths for Canadian history graduates.
- The degree is often undervalued by students - strong analytical writing from history is highly portable.
Applying to Queen's
Queen's University in Kingston is one of Canada's most storied universities, celebrated for an unusually strong school spirit and tight alumni network. It is particularly well known for the Smith School of Business, which houses one of Canada's premier undergraduate commerce programs. Queen's has a smaller, more residential feel than Toronto or Waterloo, which many students prefer.
Queen's University is in Kingston, ON, was founded in 1841 and has about 28,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Smith Commerce is arguably the most network-driven undergraduate business program in Canada - alumni connections are exceptional.
- Queen's has a strong school spirit culture - demonstrated interest in student life is valued.
- Kingston is small, which some love and others don't - visit before committing.
Other Queen's programs
- Commerce (Smith School) – low-to-mid 90s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computer Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Computing (CS) – high 80s
- Life Sciences – high 80s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Mathematics & Statistics – high 80s
- Psychology (Honours) – high 80s
- Political Studies – high 70s-80s
- English – high 70s-80s
- Nursing (BNSc) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s