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Queen's University

Queen's University

Kingston, ON·Website

Overview

42%

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

28,000

Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.

771

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

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Kingston, ON

$6,084–$7,148

Domestic Tuition Per Year?Typical full-time undergraduate tuition for the 2025-26 academic year, based on Statistics Canada data. Actual fees vary by program and exclude ancillary fees and living costs.

Queen's University is one of Canada's most prestigious institutions, known for its stunning limestone architecture, rigorous academics, and incredibly strong alumni network. It offers a classic collegiate experience with deep-rooted traditions.

Queen's University's overall acceptance rate is approximately 42% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 20 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 7–56%. These figures are based on 771 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.

Report Card

Uniscope · 2026 Edition

Overall GradeB+
AcademicsA-
ProfessorsB
CampusC+
Student LifeB+

How are grades calculated?

Offer Timing

716 student-reported offers across 12 programs and 4 admissions cycles

Dec 17 – Mar 11Middle 50% of offers
Mar 1Busiest stretch
Feb 25Half out by
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OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

main wave

In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Feb 25, and the busiest stretch was Mar 1 – Mar 15.

By program

ProgramOffersMiddle 50%Half out by
Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering22Dec 11Feb 19Dec 17
Computing71Dec 11Jan 24Jan 15
Science53Dec 17Mar 5Jan 18
Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Computer Engineering44Jan 15Mar 5Jan 21
Concurrent Education/Arts29Dec 14Mar 11Jan 21
Arts60Dec 11Mar 5Jan 22
Life Sciences and Biochemistry86Dec 17Mar 6Jan 24
Smith Engineering – Common First Year programs145Jan 14Mar 11Feb 14
Concurrent Education/Science16Dec 17Mar 11Mar 5
Smith Commerce86Feb 28Apr 8Mar 11
Nursing30Mar 4Apr 1Mar 11
Health Sciences74Mar 25Apr 10Apr 1

Pooled from 716 offers students reported across 12 programs 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. Programs release on their own schedules, so read the school-wide dates as the overall shape and your program's own row for what to expect. Individual reports run from Oct 9 to Jun 3. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Queen's University?

The overall acceptance rate at Queen's University is approximately 42%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.

What are the most competitive programs at Queen's University?

The most competitive programs at Queen's University by acceptance rate are Health Sciences (~7%), Smith Commerce (~18%), Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Computer Engineering (~22%).

How many undergraduate programs does Queen's University offer?

Queen's University offers over 20 undergraduate programs.

How much is tuition at Queen's University?

For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at Queen's University is $6,084 to $7,148 CAD per year for domestic students and approximately $54,810 CAD per year for international students. Actual fees vary by program — professional, engineering, and co-op programs may cost more.

How many students attend Queen's University?

Queen's University has approximately 28,000 full-time students enrolled.

Where is Queen's University located?

Queen's University is located in Kingston, ON.