Overview
52%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
84%
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.
82%
Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.
The competitive admission average for Social Science at Western University is approximately 84% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 52%. Based on 62 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 94.4% (minimum on record: 83%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 86.3%. The program is located in London, ON. It enrolls approximately 850 students annually.
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Offer Timing
66 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Jan 30, and the busiest stretch was Mar 1 – Mar 15.
Pooled from 66 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 Oct 24 to May 16. 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 Social Science at Western University?
The competitive admission average for Social Science at Western University is approximately 84%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Social Science at Western University?
Admitted students to Social Science at Western University typically present averages around 84%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 94.4%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Social Science at Western University hard to get into?
Social Science at Western University is considered moderately competitive, with a competitive average near 84% and an acceptance rate of about 52%.
What is the acceptance rate for Social Science?
The acceptance rate for Social Science at Western University is approximately 52%.
What are the prerequisites for Social Science?
Prerequisites for Social Science include: English, ENG4U.
How many students are enrolled in Social Science?
Social Science at Western University enrolls approximately 850 students per year.