Does University of Calgary have an acceptance rate?

UCalgary does not publish an overall acceptance rate - admission is decided per program, each with its own admission average. Overall averages around the mid-80s are competitive for most programs, with top programs requiring higher.

University of Calgary

Q: What average do you need to get into UCalgary?

Admission is program-by-program. Competitive programs like Medicine (MD) require high 90s + MCAT + interview, while more accessible programs admit around mid 80s. A mid-80s overall average is competitive for most UCalgary programs.

Calgary's dynamic research university - energy, entrepreneurship, and medicine in Canada's most enterprising city.

The University of Calgary is a growing research university in the heart of Canada's energy capital. UCalgary has strong engineering, business (Haskayne), law, and medicine programs, and benefits enormously from Calgary's booming energy and tech economy.

What average do you need to get into UCalgary?

There is no single UCalgary acceptance rate - admission is program-by-program. Top competitive programs like Medicine (MD) require high 90s + MCAT + interview, while programs at the more accessible end admit students with averages around mid 80s. A competitive overall average for most UCalgary programs is roughly the mid-80s and up. Check the per-program admission averages below to find your target.

Key Facts

Location: Calgary, AB
Founded: 1966
Students: 33,000
Maclean's ranking: #11
QS World ranking: #211
Approximate domestic tuition: $9500/year
Co-op available: Yes

Top Strengths

Engineering
Business (Haskayne)
Medicine
Law
Computer Science
Social Work
Education

Admission Averages by Program

Real admission average ranges for UCalgary programs, from most accessible to most competitive:

Medicine (MD) — admission average: high 90s + MCAT + interview (Competitive, strong Alberta health system integration.)
Nursing (BN) — admission average: high 80s-low 90s (Competitive, strong Calgary hospital network placements.)
Chemical Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Strong petroleum and process engineering - Calgary is Canada's energy capital.)
Electrical Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Good research and energy sector co-op outcomes.)
Civil Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Strong Calgary construction and infrastructure connections.)
Mechanical Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Good co-op outcomes in Alberta energy and manufacturing.)
Software Engineering — admission average: high 80s (Growing program, Calgary tech sector expanding rapidly.)
Computer Science — admission average: high 80s (Good co-op, Calgary's tech community is growing fast.)
Business (Haskayne - BComm) — admission average: high 80s (Strong energy sector connections. One of Canada's most entrepreneurial schools.)
Law (JD) — admission average: LSAT + GPA dependent (Strong program, particularly respected for energy and corporate law.)
Kinesiology — admission average: high 80s (Strong sports science and health promotion pathway.)
Psychology — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Large program with good research opportunities.)
Social Work (BSW) — admission average: high 70s-low 80s (Strong program with Calgary's large non-profit sector.)
Education (BEd) — admission average: mid 80s (Large, well-regarded Alberta teacher training program.)

Things to Know

Calgary's job market is exceptional - UCalgary graduates in engineering and business often command premium starting salaries.
The Haskayne School of Business has strong energy sector ties that are genuinely unique in Canada.
Calgary has no provincial sales tax - meaningfully lower cost of living vs Ontario or BC.
UCalgary's entrepreneurship ecosystem is one of Canada's most dynamic.

Notable Alumni

Ralph Klein
Stephen Harper (attended)
Sheldon Kennedy

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