Overview
73%
Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
20,000
Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.
387
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student dataWaterloo, ON
$6,059–$6,362
Domestic Tuition Per Year?Typical full-time undergraduate tuition for the 2025-26 academic year, based on Statistics Canada data. Actual fees vary by program and exclude ancillary fees and living costs.
Wilfrid Laurier University is a mid-sized university known for its exceptional business school and tight-knit community. It is often consistently ranked #1 for student satisfaction and extracurricular involvement.
Wilfrid Laurier University's overall acceptance rate is approximately 73% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 36 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 10–70%. These figures are based on 387 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BCS), University of Waterloo
95%
10%
→
Business Administration (BBA) + Mathematics (BMath), University of Waterloo
91%
26%
→
Business Administration (BBA)
86%
38%
→
Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc)
88%
38%
→
Business Administration (BBA) + Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA)
88%
38%
→
Chemistry (BSc)
88%
38%
→
Arts Degree (BA) + Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Co-op
82%
56%
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Economics
82%
56%
→
Health Sciences (BSc)
82%
56%
→
Kinesiology (BKin)
82%
56%
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Offer Timing
362 student-reported offers across 8 programs and 4 admissions cycles
main wave
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Nov 26, and the busiest stretch was Nov 16 – Nov 30.
By program
| Program | Offers | Middle 50% | Half out by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 12 | Oct 22 – Nov 26 | Nov 6 |
| Data Science (BSc) | 10 | Nov 6 – Nov 28 | Nov 8 |
| Computer Science (BA and BSc) | 33 | Nov 13 – Dec 9 | Nov 24 |
| Business Administration (BBA) | 169 | Nov 8 – Dec 13 | Nov 26 |
| Health Sciences (BSc) | 81 | Nov 6 – Dec 9 | Nov 26 |
| Business Administration (BBA) + Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA) | 30 | Nov 8 – Jan 23 | Nov 28 |
| Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc) | 17 | Nov 9 – Jan 10 | Nov 29 |
| Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BCS), University of Waterloo | 10 | May 7 – May 8 | May 7 |
Pooled from 362 offers students reported across 8 programs 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. Programs release on their own schedules, so read the school-wide dates as the overall shape and your program's own row for what to expect. Individual reports run from Oct 3 to May 14. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wilfrid Laurier University?
The overall acceptance rate at Wilfrid Laurier University is approximately 73%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.
What are the most competitive programs at Wilfrid Laurier University?
The most competitive programs at Wilfrid Laurier University by acceptance rate are Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BCS), University of Waterloo (~10%), Business Administration (BBA) + Mathematics (BMath), University of Waterloo (~26%), Business Administration (BBA) (~38%).
How many undergraduate programs does Wilfrid Laurier University offer?
Wilfrid Laurier University offers over 36 undergraduate programs.
How much is tuition at Wilfrid Laurier University?
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at Wilfrid Laurier University is $6,059 to $6,362 CAD per year for domestic students and $31,700 to $33,220 CAD per year for international students. Actual fees vary by program — professional, engineering, and co-op programs may cost more.
How many students attend Wilfrid Laurier University?
Wilfrid Laurier University has approximately 20,000 full-time students enrolled.
Where is Wilfrid Laurier University located?
Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, ON.