Overview
53%
Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
42,000
Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.
1,000
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student dataWaterloo, ON
$6,128–$8,728
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 Waterloo is synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, and computer science. It operates the largest co-op program in the world and is a primary feeder school for Silicon Valley tech giants.
University of Waterloo's overall acceptance rate is approximately 53% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 46 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 14–64%. These figures are based on 1,000 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only)
94%
14%
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Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)
94%
14%
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Computing and Financial Management (Co-op Only)
94%
14%
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Software Engineering (Co-op Only)
94%
14%
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Biomedical Engineering (Co-op Only)
94%
26%
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Computer Engineering (Co-op Only)
91%
26%
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Electrical Engineering (Co-op Only)
91%
26%
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Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Only)
90%
26%
→
Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Only)
93%
26%
→
Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)
91%
26%
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Offer Timing
1176 student-reported offers across 29 programs and 4 admissions cycles
early wave
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Mar 12, and the busiest stretch was May 2 – May 8.
By program
Pooled from 1176 offers students reported across 29 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 Nov 1 to May 29. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Student Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Waterloo?
The overall acceptance rate at University of Waterloo is approximately 53%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.
What are the most competitive programs at University of Waterloo?
The most competitive programs at University of Waterloo by acceptance rate are Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only) (~14%), Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) (~14%), Computing and Financial Management (Co-op Only) (~14%).
How many undergraduate programs does University of Waterloo offer?
University of Waterloo offers over 46 undergraduate programs.
How much is tuition at University of Waterloo?
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at University of Waterloo is $6,128 to $8,728 CAD per year for domestic students and $48,616 to $55,654 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 Waterloo?
University of Waterloo has approximately 42,000 full-time students enrolled.
Where is University of Waterloo located?
University of Waterloo is located in Waterloo, ON.