Overview
68%
Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
30,000
Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.
399
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student dataGuelph, ON
$6,091–$7,404
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.
The University of Guelph is known as Canada's 'Food University' and is a leader in agricultural science, veterinary medicine, and life sciences. It consistently ranks as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities for student satisfaction.
University of Guelph's overall acceptance rate is approximately 68% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 47 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 30–82%. These figures are based on 399 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Animal Biology
90%
30%
→
Bio-Medical Science
90%
30%
→
Computer Science (co-op and regular)
89%
34%
→
General Bachelor of Computing
89%
34%
→
Software Engineering (co-op and regular)
89%
34%
→
Biological Engineering (co-op admission only)
88%
38%
→
Biomedical Engineering (Co-op admission only)
88%
38%
→
Civil Engineering (Co-op admission only)
88%
38%
→
Computer Engineering (co-op admission only)
88%
38%
→
Engineering Systems and Computing (co-op admission only)
88%
38%
→
Offer Timing
322 student-reported offers across 13 programs and 4 admissions cycles
early wave
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Feb 10, and the busiest stretch was Feb 1 – Feb 15.
By program
| Program | Offers | Middle 50% | Half out by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering (co-op and regular) | 13 | Dec 12 – Jan 9 | Dec 15 |
| Arts Honours | 19 | Dec 12 – Feb 26 | Dec 16 |
| Arts Honours, Psychology (Co-op option available) | 16 | Dec 15 – Feb 26 | Feb 3 |
| Human Kinetics | 10 | Feb 3 – Mar 4 | Feb 3 |
| Bio-Medical Science | 56 | Dec 12 – Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Computer Science (co-op and regular) | 28 | Dec 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 |
| Animal Biology | 16 | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Feb 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering (co-op admission only) | 26 | Feb 3 – Mar 25 | Feb 10 |
| Biomedical Engineering (Co-op admission only) | 16 | Feb 25 – May 2 | Feb 26 |
| Commerce - Management Economics and Finance (co-op and regular) | 15 | Feb 3 – Mar 5 | Feb 26 |
| Mechatronics Engineering (co-op and regular) | 12 | Feb 10 – Feb 26 | Feb 26 |
| Criminal Justice and Public Policy (co-op and regular) | 11 | Dec 15 – Mar 5 | Feb 26 |
| Bachelor of Science, Honours (4 years) | 84 | Feb 2 – Mar 17 | Mar 4 |
Pooled from 322 offers students reported across 13 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 15 to May 19. 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 University of Guelph?
The overall acceptance rate at University of Guelph is approximately 68%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.
What are the most competitive programs at University of Guelph?
The most competitive programs at University of Guelph by acceptance rate are Animal Biology (~30%), Bio-Medical Science (~30%), Computer Science (co-op and regular) (~34%).
How many undergraduate programs does University of Guelph offer?
University of Guelph offers over 48 undergraduate programs.
How much is tuition at University of Guelph?
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at University of Guelph is $6,091 to $7,404 CAD per year for domestic students and approximately $36,433 CAD per year for international students. Actual fees vary by program — professional, engineering, and co-op programs may cost more.
How many students attend University of Guelph?
University of Guelph has approximately 30,000 full-time students enrolled.
Where is University of Guelph located?
University of Guelph is located in Guelph, ON.