Overview
56%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
82%
Competitive Average?Based on 62 user submissions.
62
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 Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is approximately 82% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 56%. Based on 62 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 93.5% (minimum on record: 80.35%). The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 270 students annually.
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Offer Timing
68 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Jan 21, and the busiest stretch was Nov 29 – Dec 5.
Pooled from 68 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 1 to May 7. 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 Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo?
The competitive admission average for Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is approximately 82%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo?
Admitted students to Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo typically present averages around 82%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 93.5%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo hard to get into?
Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is considered moderately competitive, with a competitive average near 82% and an acceptance rate of about 56%.
What is the acceptance rate for Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)?
The acceptance rate for Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo is approximately 56%.
What are the prerequisites for Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)?
Prerequisites for Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) include: MHF4U, MCV4U, ENG4U.
How many students are enrolled in Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op)?
Physical Sciences (Regular/Co-op) at University of Waterloo enrolls approximately 270 students per year.