Overview
50%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
85%
Competitive Average?Based on 23 user submissions.
23
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student data480+
Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
Hamilton, ON
The competitive admission average for Humanities I at McMaster University is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Based on 23 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 88.5% (minimum on record: 82.33%). The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 480 students annually.
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Offer Timing
19 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Jan 31, and the busiest stretch was Dec 13 – Dec 19.
Pooled from 19 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 14 to May 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 competitive average for Humanities I at McMaster University?
The competitive admission average for Humanities 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 Humanities I at McMaster University?
Admitted students to Humanities I at McMaster University typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 88.5%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Humanities I at McMaster University hard to get into?
Humanities 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 Humanities I?
The acceptance rate for Humanities I at McMaster University is approximately 50%.
What are the prerequisites for Humanities I?
Prerequisites for Humanities I include: ENG4U.
How many students are enrolled in Humanities I?
Humanities I at McMaster University enrolls approximately 480 students per year.