Psychology at UPEI: Admission Average
University of Prince Edward Island · Charlottetown, PE
What average do you need for Psychology at UPEI?
Psychology 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.
Intimate program with strong student-faculty relationships.
How competitive is it?
Of the 34 universities we track that offer it, 9 ask for a higher average and 5 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.
Psychology at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Queen's University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- McGill University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Concordia University – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Calgary – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Brock University – high 70s-80s
- University of Windsor – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Biology (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Biology
- Writing
These are typical for Psychology programs across Canada. About the Psychology degree
After a Psychology degree
Psychology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Psychiatrist – $250,000 to $400,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- A psychology undergrad alone does not allow you to practice as a psychologist - a PhD or PsyD is required.
- Psychology is Canada's second most popular major - very high competition for graduate programs.
- Social work and counselling master's degrees are more direct paths to clinical work than psychology PhD programs.
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
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s