Political Science at Windsor: Admission Average
University of Windsor · Windsor, ON
What average do you need for Political Science at Windsor?
Political Science at University of Windsor typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #8 of 11 Windsor programs by admission average.
Strong for law school and cross-border policy.
How competitive is it?
Of the 21 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 4 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.
Political Science at other universities
- McGill University – high 80s
- Carleton University – mid 80s
- Brock University – mid 80s
- University of British Columbia – mid-to-high 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Simon Fraser University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Victoria – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid 80s
- Concordia University – mid 80s
- Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid-to-high 80s
- Acadia University – mid-to-high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s
- Western University – high 70s-80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
- York University – high 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or Law (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Politics
- Canadian Government
- Comparative Politics
- Research Methods
- International Relations
These are typical for Political Science programs across Canada. About the Political Science degree
After a Political Science degree
Political Science usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Political science does not determine law school admission - your GPA and LSAT score are what matter.
- Ottawa and Queen's are particularly strong for students wanting federal government careers.
- Model UN, debate, and student government are the most relevant extracurriculars for this degree.
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
- Mechanical 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
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s