Criminology at Laurier: Admission Average
Wilfrid Laurier University · Waterloo, ON
What average do you need for Criminology at Laurier?
Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University typically admits students with averages in the high 70s-80s, roughly 78–89%. It ranks #7 of 11 Laurier programs by admission average.
Growing program with justice system connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, 2 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.
Criminology at other universities
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s-low 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Law or Sociology (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Criminology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Criminal Justice System
- Psychology
These are typical for Criminology programs across Canada. About the Criminology degree
After a Criminology degree
Criminology usually takes 4 years.
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- SFU's criminology program is one of the most respected in Canada.
- A criminology degree does not automatically lead to policing - it is primarily academic and policy-focused.
- Law school is a common next step - GPA and LSAT are what matter, not your undergrad field.
Applying to Laurier
What Criminology asks for besides your marks
- Applicant Background Summary (ABS) form (optional): due April 25, 2027. Optional but highly recommended extracurricular form in the Laurier applicant portal, submitted once for all programs. Official page
From Laurier's admissions pages, checked October 2026.
Wilfrid Laurier University shares the city of Waterloo with the University of Waterloo, which creates a unique dual-university ecosystem. Laurier is known for its Lazaridis School of Business, one of Ontario's more respected business programs, and for an excellent music program. The campus has a notably close-knit community feel and strong school spirit.
Wilfrid Laurier University is in Waterloo, ON, was founded in 1911 and has about 21,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- The Laurier/Waterloo Double Degree (BBA/BMath) is one of the most sought-after dual degrees in Canadian business - very competitive.
- Laurier's tight community feel is a genuine differentiator from larger schools - students consistently cite belonging as a strength.
- Being in Waterloo means co-op placements benefit from one of Canada's densest tech ecosystems.
Other Laurier programs
- Business Administration (BBA) – high 80s
- Business & Computing (BBA/CS) – high 80s-low 90s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Financial Mathematics – high 80s
- Music – Audition-based
- Psychology – high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s-80s
- Communication Studies – high 70s-80s
- Political Science – high 70s-80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s