Known as the "MIT of the North," Waterloo is the undisputed tech and mathematical powerhouse of Canada, pairing rigorous engineering with world-leading paid co-ops in Silicon Valley and Toronto.
- Admit rate
- 53%
- Moderately selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $35,700
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.92
- 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 3.92 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Computer Science & Software EngineeringComputer Science & AI
- Mathematics & CombinatoricsMath & Natural SciencesHighly regarded
- Mechatronics & Quantum EngineeringEngineering & Tech
- Actuarial Science & StatisticsBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Biomedical EngineeringEngineering & Tech
Highlights
- World largest post-secondary co-operative education program (70% participate in paid co-op)
- #1 university in Canada for tech founders, venture backing, and Silicon Valley hiring
- Home to the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre and Perimeter Institute
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