Sociology at U of Winnipeg: Admission Average
University of Winnipeg · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for Sociology at U of Winnipeg?
Sociology at University of Winnipeg typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It is the most competitive of the 10 U of Winnipeg programs we track.
Strong social justice and urban sociology focus.
How competitive is it?
Of the 2 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none 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.
Sociology at other universities
- Concordia University – mid 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Data Management (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Sociology
- Statistics
- Research Methods
- Social Theory
- Writing
These are typical for Sociology programs across Canada. About the Sociology degree
After a Sociology degree
Sociology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- Sociology provides strong research skills - quantitative methods training is increasingly valued by employers.
- Graduate school significantly improves career outcomes for sociology graduates.
- The degree pairs well with law school - many lawyers studied sociology as undergrads.
Applying to U of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a primarily undergraduate liberal arts university in downtown Winnipeg. It is known for its commitment to social justice, diversity, and Indigenous education, and serves a particularly diverse urban student population. Strong programs include Indigenous studies, humanities, social sciences, and criminal justice.
University of Winnipeg is in Winnipeg, MB, was founded in 1967 and has about 10,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,500 a year and co-op is not widely offered.
Deadlines: direct application August 1.
- U Winnipeg's downtown location makes it the most accessible university in Manitoba for mature and diverse students.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to Winnipeg's large Indigenous urban population - genuinely impactful.
- Saskatoon's lower cost of living helps offset tuition that is mid-range for Western Canada.
Other U of Winnipeg programs
- Criminal Justice – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- History – mid 80s
- English – mid 80s
- Rhetoric, Writing & Communications – mid 80s
- Applied Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (After Degree BEd) – mid 70s