Mechanical Engineering at Windsor: Admission Average
University of Windsor · Windsor, ON
What average do you need for Mechanical Engineering at Windsor?
Mechanical Engineering at University of Windsor typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 11 Windsor programs we track.
One of the strongest automotive engineering pipelines in Canada given Detroit proximity.
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
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – 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 Windsor
The University of Windsor sits on the Canadian side of the Detroit River, directly across from the United States' Motor City. This location gives Windsor unique connections to the North American automotive industry, cross-border law, and international trade. Windsor's law school is nationally respected, and engineering programs benefit from direct industry partnerships with auto manufacturers.
University of Windsor is in Windsor, ON, was founded in 1963 and has about 16,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Windsor's proximity to Detroit is a genuine career advantage for automotive, manufacturing, and cross-border trade careers.
- Windsor Law is respected and particularly strong for US-Canada legal and trade matters.
- Windsor's cost of living is among the lowest of any Ontario university city.
Other Windsor programs
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Industrial & Manufacturing Eng. – high 80s
- Computer Engineering – high 80s
- Business (Odette - BComm) – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s-80s
- Psychology – high 70s-80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s