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.
398
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 398 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Animal Biology
90%
30%
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Bio-Medical Science
90%
30%
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Computer Science (co-op and regular)
89%
34%
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General Bachelor of Computing
89%
34%
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Software Engineering (co-op and regular)
89%
34%
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Biological Engineering (co-op admission only)
88%
38%
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Biomedical Engineering (Co-op admission only)
88%
38%
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Civil Engineering (Co-op admission only)
88%
38%
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Computer Engineering (co-op admission only)
88%
38%
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Engineering Systems and Computing (co-op admission only)
88%
38%
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Student Reviews
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.