Mechanical Engineering at Western: Admission Average
Western University · London, ON
What average do you need for Mechanical Engineering at Western?
Mechanical Engineering at Western University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #4 of 17 Western programs by admission average.
Strong automotive and aerospace placement through Western's co-op.
How competitive is it?
Of the 18 universities we track that offer it, 3 ask 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.
Mechanical Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – low 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Physics (Mechanics)
- Engineering Drawing
- Statics
- Chemistry
These are typical for Mechanical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Mechanical Engineering degree
After a Mechanical Engineering degree
Mechanical Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Mechanical Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Civil Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Mechanical engineering is sometimes called the most employable degree in Canada - employers span every sector.
- Strong physics is absolutely required - G12 physics is a prerequisite at most schools.
- Robotics (VEX, FIRST) is the best extracurricular for mechanical engineering applicants.
Applying to Western
Western University is best known nationally for the Ivey Business School, which offers Canada's most selective and prestigious undergraduate business program (HBA). Western has a reputation for a vibrant social campus life alongside genuine academic excellence. The campus in London, Ontario is widely considered one of the most beautiful in Canada.
Western University is in London, ON, was founded in 1878 and has about 40,000 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.
- Getting into Ivey requires strong first-year grades (typically 80%+ at Western) plus extracurriculars and an application - grades at Western aren't everything.
- Western's social culture is a real part of the experience - many students cite it as a key reason they chose it.
- London is a mid-sized city - lower cost of living than Toronto but fewer industry connections.
Other Western programs
- Ivey HBA (Business) – high 80s-low 90s (for admission to Western; Ivey selection internal)
- Medical Sciences – high 80s-low 90s
- Neuroscience – high 80s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil & Environmental Eng. – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Commercial Aviation Management – low-to-mid 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-80s
- English Literature – high 70s-80s
- Psychology – high 70s-80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s
- Law (JD - post-undergrad) – LSAT-dependent