Computer Science at UPEI: Admission Average
University of Prince Edward Island · Charlottetown, PE
What average do you need for Computer Science at UPEI?
Computer Science at University of Prince Edward Island typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #5 of 10 UPEI programs by admission average.
Small, growing program with co-op options.
How competitive is it?
Of the 31 universities we track that offer it, 27 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.
Computer Science at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 90s (95-98%+)
- University of Toronto – low-to-mid 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s-low 90s (BC) / low-mid 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- York University – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of Regina – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- One additional U/M course
- Computer Science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Programming
- Discrete Mathematics
- Statistics
These are typical for Computer Science programs across Canada. About the Computer Science degree
After a Computer Science degree
Computer Science usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Software Engineer – $85,000 to $180,000+
- Data Scientist – $70,000 to $150,000
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer – $95,000 to $200,000+
- Cybersecurity Analyst – $75,000 to $150,000
- Game Developer – $65,000 to $130,000
- Waterloo CS is among the most competitive CS programs in Canada - the Admission Information Form is required, and contest results (CCC, Euclid) can strengthen an application.
- The theory-heavy first two years surprise many students - if you want applied work immediately, co-op is the relief valve.
- AI coding tools have reduced traditional junior developer openings - co-op experience, internships, and depth in areas like AI, security, or systems matter more than ever.
Applying to UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown is a primarily undergraduate university with one exceptional research program: the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), one of Canada's five veterinary schools. UPEI is small, tight-knit, and warmly community-oriented. The island setting is uniquely beautiful, and Charlottetown - the birthplace of Confederation - is one of Canada's most historic cities.
University of Prince Edward Island is in Charlottetown, PE, was founded in 1969 and has about 5,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $8,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application April 15.
- UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College is genuinely world-class - one of the most respected vet schools in North America.
- PEI has a unique quality of life - island life, beaches, and the birthplace of Confederation.
- The small size means every student is genuinely known on campus - rare for a university.
Other UPEI programs
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM - AVC) – high 90s + experience
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s