Overview
60%
Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
37,000
Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.
781
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student dataHamilton, ON
$5,955–$7,565
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.
McMaster University is one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities, consistently ranked among the world's best. It is famous for the 'McMaster Model' of problem-based learning and is a powerhouse in health sciences and engineering.
McMaster University's overall acceptance rate is approximately 60% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 26 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 3–60%. These figures are based on 781 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Honours Health Sciences
90%
3%
→
Life Sciences Gateway
96%
10%
→
Computer Science I
92%
14%
→
Honours Kinesiology
90%
14%
→
Honours Medical Radiation Sciences
91%
14%
→
Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
94%
14%
→
Engineering I
92%
22%
→
Arts and Science I
90%
30%
→
Honours Integrated Science
90%
30%
→
Integrated Business & Humanities I
90%
30%
→
Offer Timing
961 student-reported offers across 18 programs and 4 admissions cycles
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Mar 4, and the busiest stretch was Mar 1 – Mar 15.
By program
| Program | Offers | Middle 50% | Half out by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities I | 19 | Dec 18 – Feb 26 | Jan 31 |
| Business I | 98 | Dec 19 – Feb 26 | Feb 6 |
| Social Sciences I | 58 | Feb 6 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 |
| Mathematics and Statistics Gateway | 52 | Feb 25 – Mar 8 | Feb 25 |
| Honours Medical Radiation Sciences | 24 | Feb 25 – Apr 10 | Feb 25 |
| Environmental and Earth Sciences Gateway | 17 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 |
| Honours Kinesiology | 39 | Feb 26 – May 1 | Feb 27 |
| Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway | 22 | Feb 25 – May 1 | Feb 27 |
| Life Sciences Gateway | 140 | Feb 26 – May 4 | Mar 2 |
| Engineering I | 249 | Mar 4 – Mar 7 | Mar 4 |
| Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences | 49 | Mar 4 – Mar 5 | Mar 4 |
| Computer Science I | 60 | Mar 4 – Mar 7 | Mar 5 |
| Honours Integrated Science | 12 | Apr 1 – May 5 | Apr 1 |
| Integrated Business & Humanities I | 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 6 | Apr 6 |
| Arts and Science I | 10 | Apr 12 – May 5 | May 5 |
| Nursing I (McMaster University Site) | 52 | May 6 – May 7 | May 6 |
| Nursing I (Mohawk College Site) | 13 | May 6 – May 7 | May 6 |
| Honours Health Sciences | 36 | May 7 – May 7 | May 7 |
Pooled from 961 offers students reported across 18 programs for the 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Programs release on their own schedules, so read the school-wide dates as the overall shape and your program's own row for what to expect. Individual reports run from Nov 6 to Jun 5. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at McMaster University?
The overall acceptance rate at McMaster University is approximately 60%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.
What are the most competitive programs at McMaster University?
The most competitive programs at McMaster University by acceptance rate are Honours Health Sciences (~3%), Life Sciences Gateway (~10%), Computer Science I (~14%).
How many undergraduate programs does McMaster University offer?
McMaster University offers over 26 undergraduate programs.
How much is tuition at McMaster University?
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at McMaster University is $5,955 to $7,565 CAD per year for domestic students and $45,158 to $46,023 CAD per year for international students. Actual fees vary by program — professional, engineering, and co-op programs may cost more.
How many students attend McMaster University?
McMaster University has approximately 37,000 full-time students enrolled.
Where is McMaster University located?
McMaster University is located in Hamilton, ON.