Psychology at Western: Admission Average
Western University · London, ON
What average do you need for Psychology at Western?
Psychology at Western University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #14 of 17 Western programs by admission average.
Large program with strong research opportunities.
How competitive is it?
Of the 34 universities we track that offer it, 29 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 78% up to 89% is inside it, and 74% up to 78% 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
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 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 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
- Mechanical 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
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s
- Law (JD - post-undergrad) – LSAT-dependent