Software Engineering at York: Admission Average
York University · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Software Engineering at York?
Software Engineering at York University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 12 York programs by admission average.
Lassonde School - solid program in Canada's tech hub.
How competitive is it?
Of the 14 universities we track that offer it, 5 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.
Software Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 90s (94-97%+)
- University of British Columbia – high 80s-low 90s (BC) / low-mid 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s-low 90s
- Western University – 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 Calgary – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Programming Fundamentals
- Digital Circuits
- Engineering Profession
These are typical for Software Engineering programs across Canada. About the Software Engineering degree
After a Software Engineering degree
Software Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Software Engineer – $85,000 to $180,000+
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer – $95,000 to $200,000+
- Game Developer – $65,000 to $130,000
- Cybersecurity Analyst – $75,000 to $150,000
- Waterloo SE and CS are both excellent but SE has a stronger focus on engineering process - CS is more research-oriented.
- SE graduates often command slightly higher starting salaries than general CS at non-Waterloo schools.
- The accreditation as an engineering program means you can pursue a P.Eng designation - uncommon in CS.
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
- 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
- Kinesiology – high 70s-80s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s