Overview
38%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
88%
Competitive Average?Based on 33 user submissions.
33
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
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Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
Waterloo, ON
The competitive admission average for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 88% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 38%. Based on 33 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 95% (minimum on record: 85.2%). The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 150 students annually.
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Offer Timing
29 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Feb 27, and the busiest stretch was Feb 22 – Feb 28.
Pooled from 29 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 Feb 7 to May 9. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?
The competitive admission average for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 88%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?
Admitted students to Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo typically present averages around 88%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 95%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo hard to get into?
Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 88% and an acceptance rate of about 38%.
What is the acceptance rate for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only)?
The acceptance rate for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 38%.
What are the prerequisites for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only)?
Prerequisites for Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) include: MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, ENG4U, SPH4U.
How many students are enrolled in Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only)?
Chemical Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo enrolls approximately 150 students per year.