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University of Waterloo

Planning (Co-op Only)

University of Waterloo

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 32 user submissions.

32

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

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178+

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

Waterloo, ON

The competitive admission average for Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 82% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 56%. Based on 32 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 91.2% (minimum on record: 84%). The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 178 students annually.

Offer Timing

36 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles

Dec 4 – Feb 27Middle 50% of offers
Nov 29Busiest week
Dec 11Half out by
half out
NovDecJanFebMarAprMay

In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Dec 11, and the busiest stretch was Nov 29 – Dec 5.

Pooled from 36 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 30 to May 9. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Prerequisites

Any Grade 12U English (a final grade of at least 75% is required)Required
5 additional Grade 12U/M coursesRequired
Recommended: Grade 12U/M courses from Canadian and World Studies, Mathematics, and/or Science (preferably SBI4U or SES4U)Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?

The competitive admission average for Planning (Co-op Only) 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 Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?

Admitted students to Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo typically present averages around 82%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 91.2%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo hard to get into?

Planning (Co-op Only) 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 Planning (Co-op Only)?

The acceptance rate for Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 56%.

What are the prerequisites for Planning (Co-op Only)?

Prerequisites for Planning (Co-op Only) include: Any Grade 12U English (a final grade of at least 75% is required), 5 additional Grade 12U/M courses, Recommended: Grade 12U/M courses from Canadian and World Studies, Mathematics, and/or Science (preferably SBI4U or SES4U).

How many students are enrolled in Planning (Co-op Only)?

Planning (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo enrolls approximately 178 students per year.