Vancouver Island University is an internationally recognized institution in Nanaimo, offering world-class academics, research, and career preparation.
- Admit rate
- 75%
- Accessible
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $16,600
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.20
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.20 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Fisheries & AquacultureMath & Natural Sciences
- Hospitality & ManagementBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Digital Media StudiesArts, Design & Media
Highlights
- Stunning coastal Vancouver Island campus overlooking the Salish Sea
- Pioneering indigenous education and reconciliation community programs
- Affordable living and tuition with strong pathways to BC permanent residency
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