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 56 user submissions.
56
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.
Hamilton, ON
The competitive admission average for Social Sciences I at McMaster University is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Based on 56 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 91.7% (minimum on record: 81.83%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 83%. The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 855 students annually.
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Offer Timing
58 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Feb 24, and the busiest stretch was Feb 21 – Feb 27.
Pooled from 58 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 6 to May 21. 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 Social Sciences I at McMaster University?
The competitive admission average for Social Sciences 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 Social Sciences I at McMaster University?
Admitted students to Social Sciences I at McMaster University typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 91.7%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Social Sciences I at McMaster University hard to get into?
Social Sciences 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 Social Sciences I?
The acceptance rate for Social Sciences I at McMaster University is approximately 50%.
What are the prerequisites for Social Sciences I?
Prerequisites for Social Sciences I include: ENG4U.
How many students are enrolled in Social Sciences I?
Social Sciences I at McMaster University enrolls approximately 855 students per year.