Overview
14%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
92%
Competitive Average?Based on 21 user submissions.
21
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
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Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
90%
Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.
The competitive admission average for Computer Science I at McMaster University is approximately 92% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 14%. Based on 21 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 93% (minimum on record: 91%). The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 200 students annually.
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Offer Timing
60 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Mar 5, and the busiest stretch was Mar 2 – Mar 8.
Pooled from 60 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 Dec 10 to May 6. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Prerequisites
Student Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Computer Science I at McMaster University?
The competitive admission average for Computer Science I at McMaster University is approximately 92%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Computer Science I at McMaster University?
Admitted students to Computer Science I at McMaster University typically present averages around 92%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 93%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Computer Science I at McMaster University hard to get into?
Computer Science I at McMaster University is considered very competitive, with a competitive average near 92% and an acceptance rate of about 14%.
What is the acceptance rate for Computer Science I?
The acceptance rate for Computer Science I at McMaster University is approximately 14%.
What are the prerequisites for Computer Science I?
Prerequisites for Computer Science I include: ENG4U, MCV4U, 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U, ICS4U, TEJ4M.
How many students are enrolled in Computer Science I?
Computer Science I at McMaster University enrolls approximately 200 students per year.