Overview
42%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
92%
Competitive Average?Based on 33 user submissions.
33
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 Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University is approximately 92% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 42%. Based on 33 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 94.5% (minimum on record: 93%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 92%. The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 250 students annually.
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Offer Timing
52 student-reported offers across 3 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by May 6, and the busiest stretch was May 6 – May 12.
Pooled from 52 offers students reported for the 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 Apr 30 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 competitive average for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University?
The competitive admission average for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) 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 Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University?
Admitted students to Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University typically present averages around 92%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 94.5%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University hard to get into?
Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University is considered very competitive, with a competitive average near 92% and an acceptance rate of about 42%.
What is the acceptance rate for Nursing I (McMaster University Site)?
The acceptance rate for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University is approximately 42%.
What are the prerequisites for Nursing I (McMaster University Site)?
Prerequisites for Nursing I (McMaster University Site) include: ENG4U, 1 of MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U.
How many students are enrolled in Nursing I (McMaster University Site)?
Nursing I (McMaster University Site) at McMaster University enrolls approximately 250 students per year.