Political Science at StFX: Admission Average
St. Francis Xavier University · Antigonish, NS
What average do you need for Political Science at StFX?
Political Science at St. Francis Xavier University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #5 of 10 StFX programs by admission average.
Strong social justice and international development focus.
How competitive is it?
Of the 21 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 4 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.
Political Science at other universities
- McGill University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid 80s
- Brock University – mid 80s
- University of Windsor – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Simon Fraser University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid 80s
- Concordia University – mid 80s
- Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- Acadia University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or Law (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Politics
- Canadian Government
- Comparative Politics
- Research Methods
- International Relations
These are typical for Political Science programs across Canada. About the Political Science degree
After a Political Science degree
Political Science usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Political science does not determine law school admission - your GPA and LSAT score are what matter.
- Ottawa and Queen's are particularly strong for students wanting federal government careers.
- Model UN, debate, and student government are the most relevant extracurriculars for this degree.
Applying to StFX
St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish is Nova Scotia's most community-spirited small university. Known for the iconic 'X-Ring' that graduates receive upon completing their degree, StFX has a remarkably tight-knit alumni network. The university is particularly strong in nursing, arts, sciences, and business, and is known for its emphasis on social justice, community development, and the Coady International Institute.
St. Francis Xavier University is in Antigonish, NS, was founded in 1853 and has about 5,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $9,000 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- The X-Ring is one of the most recognisable university rings in Canada - StFX alumni are immediately connected by it.
- Antigonish is a small town - the entire university community genuinely knows each other.
- The Coady International Institute at StFX is world-renowned for community development - good for international development careers.
Other StFX programs
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business (Sobey - BBA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Information Technology – mid-to-high 80s
- Celtic Studies – mid 80s