Overview
60%
Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
21,000
Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.
22
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student dataHalifax, NS
$7,747–$9,030
Domestic Tuition Per Year?Typical full-time undergraduate tuition for the 2025-26 academic year, based on Statistics Canada data. Actual fees vary by program and exclude ancillary fees and living costs.
Dalhousie is the premier research university in Atlantic Canada. Blending historic stone buildings with modern research facilities, it offers a classic east-coast university experience with big-school resources.
Dalhousie University's overall acceptance rate is approximately 60% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 77 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 25–65%. These figures are based on 22 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Nursing (BScN)
90%
25%
→
Health Sciences (Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound) (BHSc)
88%
30%
→
Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) (BHSc)
88%
30%
→
Health Sciences (Radiological Technology) (BHSc)
88%
30%
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Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy) (BHSc)
88%
30%
→
Medical Sciences (BSc)
88%
30%
→
Neuroscience (BSc/BA)
86%
35%
→
Commerce (BComm)
85%
40%
→
Finance (BComm)
85%
40%
→
International Business (BComm)
85%
40%
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Student Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Dalhousie University?
The overall acceptance rate at Dalhousie University is approximately 60%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.
What are the most competitive programs at Dalhousie University?
The most competitive programs at Dalhousie University by acceptance rate are Nursing (BScN) (~25%), Health Sciences (Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound) (BHSc) (~30%), Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) (BHSc) (~30%).
How many undergraduate programs does Dalhousie University offer?
Dalhousie University offers over 77 undergraduate programs.
How much is tuition at Dalhousie University?
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at Dalhousie University is $7,747 to $9,030 CAD per year for domestic students and $31,471 to $35,842 CAD per year for international students. Actual fees vary by program — professional, engineering, and co-op programs may cost more.
How many students attend Dalhousie University?
Dalhousie University has approximately 21,000 full-time students enrolled.
Where is Dalhousie University located?
Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, NS.