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University of Waterloo

Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op)

University of Waterloo

Overview

50%

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

85%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

15

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

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153+

Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.

Waterloo, ON

The competitive admission average for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Based on 15 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 95% (minimum on record: 90%). The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 153 students annually.

Offer Timing

35 student-reported offers across 3 admissions cycles

Mar 19 – May 8Middle 50% of offers
May 3Busiest week
May 8Half out by
half out
FebMarAprMay

In a typical year, half of all offers were out by May 8, and the busiest stretch was May 3 – May 9.

Pooled from 35 offers students reported for the 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 13 to May 11. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Prerequisites

MHF4URequired
MCV4URequired
Any 4U EnglishRequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo?

The competitive admission average for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo 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 Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo?

Admitted students to Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 95%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo hard to get into?

Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 85% and an acceptance rate of about 50%.

What is the acceptance rate for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op)?

The acceptance rate for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is approximately 50%.

What are the prerequisites for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op)?

Prerequisites for Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) include: MHF4U, MCV4U, Any 4U English.

How many students are enrolled in Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op)?

Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo enrolls approximately 153 students per year.