Overview
26%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
91%
Competitive Average?Based on 24 user submissions.
24
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 Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 91% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 26%. Based on 24 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 96.8% (minimum on record: 93%). The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 94 students annually.
Offer Timing
39 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Mar 12, and the busiest stretch was Apr 30 – May 6.
Pooled from 39 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 Jan 15 to May 8. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Prerequisites
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?
The competitive admission average for Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 91%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo?
Admitted students to Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo typically present averages around 91%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 96.8%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo hard to get into?
Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is considered very competitive, with a competitive average near 91% and an acceptance rate of about 26%.
What is the acceptance rate for Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)?
The acceptance rate for Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo is approximately 26%.
What are the prerequisites for Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)?
Prerequisites for Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) include: MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, ENG4U, SPH4U.
How many students are enrolled in Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)?
Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only) at University of Waterloo enrolls approximately 94 students per year.