Overview
15%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
85%
Competitive Average?Based on 115 user submissions.
115
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student data89%
Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.
The competitive admission average for Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 15%. Based on 115 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 95.2% (minimum on record: 89%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 92.8%. The program is located in Toronto, ON.
Application Guide
Below is how each part of the application is weighed. Grade thresholds gate who is reviewed; the rest of the file decides who receives an offer.
OUAC Application
ThresholdRequired to initiate your file. Submitting through OUAC triggers an invitation to complete the video interview.
Top-6 Grade Average
60%The primary academic component. UofT uses your best six 4U/M grades, which must include ENG4U and MCV4U. Students admitted to Rotman Commerce typically have averages in the 85–95% range.
Video Interview
40%A required asynchronous video interview where you record responses to questions about your experiences, goals, and reasoning. It assesses communication skills, self-awareness, and genuine interest in commerce.
The video interview is completed online on your own time; it is not live. It cannot be retaken once started.
Weight estimates are based on publicly available admissions guidance and community-reported outcomes. Exact weightings are not published.
Commercial Curiosity
Rotman Commerce looks for students who are genuinely interested in how businesses work: markets, strategy, finance, consumer behaviour. Academic grades signal ability; the interview surfaces authentic interest.
Communication Clarity
The video interview format tests how well you communicate under time pressure. Responses that are structured, direct, and clear score better than meandering answers, even if the content is similar.
Self-Awareness
Questions often ask you to reflect on a time you failed, a decision you'd revisit, or what you're still learning. Admissions values genuine self-understanding over polished talking points.
Diverse Background Contribution
Rotman Commerce classes intentionally include students from varied backgrounds. Students with strong science profiles, arts backgrounds, or first-generation university experience bring perspectives the program actively recruits.
Evidence of Initiative
Business or leadership experience (a part-time job, running a club, a school business project, a personal entrepreneurial venture) signals that you've already started testing ideas in the real world.
- Read the instructions carefully before starting; you typically cannot pause, stop, or redo responses once you begin.
- Practice speaking clearly and concisely on a timer before sitting down for the actual interview. Rambling responses signal poor communication skills.
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for experience-based questions; it gives your answer a natural structure.
- Don't read from a script; admissions is evaluating your authentic voice, and robotic delivery is a red flag.
- Set up your camera environment in advance: good lighting, quiet space, professional but relaxed background.
- Complete the interview early; leaving it to the last day creates unnecessary pressure.
- ENG4U and MCV4U are the required courses; strong marks in both signal readiness for the writing and quantitative demands of the program.
- A 90%+ average with a weak interview is not a guaranteed offer; both components matter.
- Mid-year marks are used for initial decisions; Semester 1 performance sets the tone for your file.
These are the most common reasons competitive applicants get rejected. Audit your application against every one.
- ✕Starting the video interview without practicing; this is the single most common avoidable mistake
- ✕Reading from written notes during the video interview, which sounds stilted and signals poor preparation
- ✕Treating Rotman Commerce as a fallback option and not demonstrating genuine business interest in the interview
- ✕Rushing through the video interview at the deadline; completing it early means a calmer, more focused performance
- ✕Ignoring that MCV4U is a required course; this is an automatic disqualifier if missing
- ✕Using corporate jargon without backing it up with real experience; admissions can tell when language is borrowed rather than earned
- ✕Applying without understanding what Rotman Commerce actually teaches; it's an integrated business program, not a single-discipline commerce degree
The Rotman Commerce video interview is an asynchronous, self-recorded assessment. You are presented with questions about your background, experiences, and interest in business and record responses within time limits. It is not a live interview with an admissions officer.
Invitations are sent after you apply through OUAC. The deadline is typically in late January or February. Check your UofT applicant portal for the exact date; missing it forfeits your application.
Admitted students range from the low 80s to high 90s, with a competitive average around 85%. However, the video interview means a high GPA alone doesn't guarantee admission; a strong interview with a mid-80s average has resulted in offers.
No. Once you begin and submit the interview, it is final. Practice before starting, not after.
Yes. Rotman Commerce is specific to the St. George campus. UTM and UTSC have separate commerce programs (Management and Management Studies) with different requirements and application processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto?
The competitive admission average for Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto 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 Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto?
Admitted students to Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 95.2%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto hard to get into?
Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 85% and an acceptance rate of about 15%.
What is the acceptance rate for Rotman Commerce?
The acceptance rate for Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto is approximately 15%.
What are the prerequisites for Rotman Commerce?
Prerequisites for Rotman Commerce include: ENG4U, MCV4U.
How many students are enrolled in Rotman Commerce?
Rotman Commerce at University of Toronto enrolls approximately N/A students per year.