Arts (B.A.) at McGill | Admission Requirements (2026)

Overview

45%

Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.

91%

Competitive Average?Based on 29 user submissions.

Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.

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2.2k+

Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.

87%

Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.

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The competitive admission average for Arts (B.A.) at McGill University is approximately 91% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 45%. Based on 29 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 91.7% (minimum on record: 90%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 90.9%. The program is located in Montreal, QC. It enrolls approximately 2200 students annually.

Grade Distribution of Accepted & Applying Students

91.5%Average

91.2%Median

87.8%Min

96–97%

94–95%

92–93%

90–91%

88–89%

86–87%

Based on 7 accepted and 22 applying students from Uniscope submissions

Individual Reports

Status	Grad Year	Average	Submitted
Applying	2026	89%	Jul 3, 2026
Applying	2026	90.5%	Jun 7, 2026
Applying	2026	89.5%	May 29, 2026
Accepted	2026	92%	May 29, 2026
Applying	2026	90.3%	May 28, 2026

29 total reports7 accepted22 applying

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Arts (B.A.) at McGill University?

The competitive admission average for Arts (B.A.) at McGill University is approximately 91%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Arts (B.A.) at McGill University?

Admitted students to Arts (B.A.) at McGill University typically present averages around 91%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 91.7%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Arts (B.A.) at McGill University hard to get into?

Arts (B.A.) at McGill University is considered very competitive, with a competitive average near 91% and an acceptance rate of about 45%.

What is the acceptance rate for Arts (B.A.)?

The acceptance rate for Arts (B.A.) at McGill University is approximately 45%.

How many students are enrolled in Arts (B.A.)?

Arts (B.A.) at McGill University enrolls approximately 2200 students per year.