Economics at SFU: Admission Average
Simon Fraser University · Burnaby, BC
What average do you need for Economics at SFU?
Economics at Simon Fraser University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 16 SFU programs we track.
Strong quantitative program, good finance and policy pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 2 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% 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.
Economics at other universities
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors (recommended)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Introduction to Econometrics
These are typical for Economics programs across Canada. About the Economics degree
After a Economics degree
Economics usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Financial Analyst / CFA – $65,000 to $150,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Management Consultant – $80,000 to $250,000+
- Actuary – $80,000 to $200,000
- Economics has become increasingly mathematical - if you dislike calculus and statistics, this program will be challenging.
- A strong economics degree from a top Canadian school is excellent preparation for law school.
- Graduate economics programs (MA, PhD) dramatically increase career options in policy and research.
Applying to SFU
Simon Fraser University sits atop Burnaby Mountain with a striking brutalist campus and breathtaking views. SFU is consistently ranked Canada's top comprehensive university by Maclean's. It is particularly well known for its co-op program and for strong programs in computing science, business (Beedie), criminology, and communications.
Simon Fraser University is in Burnaby, BC, was founded in 1965 and has about 35,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,500 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application February 1 (most programs).
- SFU's co-op program is one of Canada's oldest and most respected - many students cite it as the main reason they chose SFU.
- The Burnaby Mountain location is stunning but isolated - most students have cars or rely on transit.
- SFU's semester system means a different academic calendar than most schools.
Other SFU programs
- Computing Science – high 80s
- Software Systems – high 80s
- Engineering Science – high 80s
- Mechatronic Systems Eng. – high 80s
- Business (Beedie - BBA) – high 80s
- Accounting – high 80s
- Criminology – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Communications – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Actuarial Science – high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Health Sciences – high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s