Social Work (BSW) at Windsor: Admission Average
University of Windsor · Windsor, ON
What average do you need for Social Work (BSW) at Windsor?
Social Work (BSW) at University of Windsor typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #9 of 11 Windsor programs by admission average.
Strong program with Windsor's diverse community connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 10 universities we track that offer it, 5 ask for a higher average and 2 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.
Social Work at other universities
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
- University of Calgary – high 70s-low 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s
- York University – high 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Volunteer or community experience (valued)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Social Work
- Human Development
- Social Policy
- Field Placement Preparation
- Research Methods
These are typical for Social Work (BSW) programs across Canada. About the Social Work (BSW) degree
After a Social Work (BSW) degree
Social Work (BSW) usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Indigenous social work is a critical and growing specialisation - U of M has particularly strong Indigenous program connections.
- The MSW (2 years post-BSW) is required for clinical social work and significantly increases earning potential.
- Field placements are extensive - you will be working with real clients from early in the program.
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
- Psychology – high 70s-80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s