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University of Guelph

Software Engineering (co-op and regular)

University of Guelph

Overview

34%

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

89%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

13

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

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Guelph, ON

The competitive admission average for Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph is approximately 89% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 34%. Based on 13 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 93.6% (minimum on record: 84.2%). The program is located in Guelph, ON.

Offer Timing

13 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles

Dec 12 – Jan 9Middle 50% of offers
Dec 15Half out by
half out
NovDecJanFeb

In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Dec 15, and the busiest stretch was Dec 6 – Dec 12.

Pooled from 13 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 17 to Feb 21. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Prerequisites

ENG4URequired
MCV4URequired
4 additional 4U/M coursesRequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph?

The competitive admission average for Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph is approximately 89%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph?

Admitted students to Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph typically present averages around 89%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 93.6%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph hard to get into?

Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 89% and an acceptance rate of about 34%.

What is the acceptance rate for Software Engineering (co-op and regular)?

The acceptance rate for Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph is approximately 34%.

What are the prerequisites for Software Engineering (co-op and regular)?

Prerequisites for Software Engineering (co-op and regular) include: ENG4U, MCV4U, 4 additional 4U/M courses.

How many students are enrolled in Software Engineering (co-op and regular)?

Software Engineering (co-op and regular) at University of Guelph enrolls approximately N/A students per year.