Overview
38%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
88%
Competitive Average?Based on 92 user submissions.
92
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student data800+
Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
Hamilton, ON
The competitive admission average for Business I at McMaster University is approximately 88% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 38%. Based on 91 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 92.7% (minimum on record: 85%). The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 800 students annually.
Offer Timing
98 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Feb 6, and the busiest stretch was Dec 13 – Dec 19.
Pooled from 98 offers students reported 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. Individual reports run from Nov 26 to May 12. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Business I at McMaster University?
The competitive admission average for Business I at McMaster University is approximately 88%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Business I at McMaster University?
Admitted students to Business I at McMaster University typically present averages around 88%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 92.7%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Business I at McMaster University hard to get into?
Business I at McMaster University is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 88% and an acceptance rate of about 38%.
What is the acceptance rate for Business I?
The acceptance rate for Business I at McMaster University is approximately 38%.
What are the prerequisites for Business I?
Prerequisites for Business I include: ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U.
How many students are enrolled in Business I?
Business I at McMaster University enrolls approximately 800 students per year.