Economics I at McMaster | Admission Requirements (2026)

Overview

50%

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

85%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

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

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125+

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

Hamilton, ON

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The competitive admission average for Economics I at McMaster University is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Based on 5 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 90% (minimum on record: 85.5%). The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 125 students annually.

Grade Distribution of Accepted Students

88.9%Average

90%Median

85.5%Min

90–92%

87–89%

84–86%

Based on 5 accepted students from Uniscope submissions

Individual Reports

Status	Grad Year	Average	Submitted
Accepted	2026	90%	Apr 29, 2026
Accepted	2026	85.5%	Apr 10, 2026
Accepted	2026	87%	Apr 10, 2026
Accepted	2026	90.2%	Apr 10, 2026
Accepted	2026	91.73%	Apr 10, 2026

5 total reports5 accepted0 applying

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Source: Common University Data Ontario (CUDO), most recent reporting year

11.8%

95+%

33.4%

90-94%

38.4%

85-89%

15.7%

80-84%

0.7%

75-79%

Accepted students only

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Prerequisites

ENG4URequired

MHF4URequired

MCV4URequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Economics I at McMaster University?

The competitive admission average for Economics I at McMaster University is approximately 85%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Economics I at McMaster University?

Admitted students to Economics I at McMaster University typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 90%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Economics I at McMaster University hard to get into?

Economics I at McMaster University is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 85% and an acceptance rate of about 50%.

What is the acceptance rate for Economics I?

The acceptance rate for Economics I at McMaster University is approximately 50%.

What are the prerequisites for Economics I?

Prerequisites for Economics I include: ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U.

How many students are enrolled in Economics I?

Economics I at McMaster University enrolls approximately 125 students per year.