Economics at Laurier | Admission Requirements (2026)

Overview

56%

Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.

4.5k+

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

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Waterloo, ON

82%

Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report

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The competitive admission average for Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University is approximately 82% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The program is located in Waterloo, ON. It enrolls approximately 4515 students annually.

Grade Distribution of Accepted Students

89.6%Average

89.1%Median

87%Min

93–95%

90–92%

87–89%

Based on 4 accepted students from Uniscope submissions

Individual Reports

Status	Grad Year	Average	Submitted
Accepted	2026	87%	Apr 10, 2026
Accepted	2026	87.67%	Apr 10, 2026
Accepted	2026	93.33%	Apr 10, 2026
Accepted	2026	90.5%	Apr 10, 2026

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Prerequisites

English at 70%Required

Advanced Functions at 70%Required

One of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60%Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University?

The competitive admission average for Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University 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 Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University?

Admitted students to Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University typically present averages around 82%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University hard to get into?

Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University is considered moderately competitive, with a competitive average near 82% and an acceptance rate of about 56%.

What is the acceptance rate for Economics?

The acceptance rate for Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University is approximately 56%.

What are the prerequisites for Economics?

Prerequisites for Economics include: English at 70%, Advanced Functions at 70%, One of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60%.

How many students are enrolled in Economics?

Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University enrolls approximately 4515 students per year.