Kinesiology at York: Admission Average
York University · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Kinesiology at York?
Kinesiology at York University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #6 of 12 York programs by admission average.
Good sports medicine and health pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 15 universities we track that offer it, 14 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.
Kinesiology at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 80s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry (recommended)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Psychology of Sport
- Exercise Science
These are typical for Kinesiology programs across Canada. About the Kinesiology degree
After a Kinesiology degree
Kinesiology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Physiotherapist – $70,000 to $110,000
- Registered Nurse (RN) – $65,000 to $110,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- Kinesiology is the most common undergrad pathway to physiotherapy school - MPT programs typically require it.
- Playing sports in high school is genuinely relevant - it demonstrates the interest and physical literacy that admission panels value.
- McMaster Kinesiology is particularly well-regarded and has strong research connections.
Applying to York
York University is one of Canada's largest universities, situated in north Toronto. Its standout program is the Schulich School of Business, which is internationally ranked and highly respected globally. York's Osgoode Hall Law School is one of Canada's top law schools.
York University is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1959 and has about 53,100 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Schulich is the main draw for most students considering York - it punches well above the university's overall ranking.
- Osgoode is consistently ranked among Canada's top three law schools - a genuine elite program.
- York's size and urban location means a very different campus experience than Queen's or Western.
Other York programs
- BBA / iBBA (Schulich) – high 80s-low 90s
- Law (Osgoode Hall JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science (Lassonde) – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Space Engineering – high 80s
- Digital Media – high 80s
- Film Production – high 70s-80s
- Fine Arts (BFA) – high 70s-80s
- Psychology – high 70s-80s
- Political Science – high 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s