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Algoma University Acceptance Rate: What Official Data Shows
As of October 2026, Algoma University's minimum averages for Ontario high school applicants run from 65% for most programs to 70% for Business, Psychology, Social Work and Computer Science co-op, and 75% for Biology. Those program minimums are the official figures Algoma publishes. It doesn't publish application or offer counts, so there's no acceptance rate. Here's the full list.
The short answer
- As of October 2026, Algoma University asks Ontario high school students for 65% to 75%, depending on the program.
- History, Law and Justice, Computer Science and Environmental Science need 65%.
- Business Administration, Psychology, Social Work and Computer Science co-op need 70%.
- Biology needs 75%, along with Grade 12 English, Advanced Functions and two sciences.
- Algoma doesn't publish application or offer counts, so there's no official acceptance rate.
Reviewed October 1, 2026 · Every figure below comes from Algoma's admission requirements page, linked at the end
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- OUAC Group A deadline (Ontario high-school students)January 15, 2027
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Minimum averages by program
Algoma lists a minimum average and the required Grade 12 courses for each program, for students with an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) and six Grade 12 U or M courses.
| Program | Required courses | Minimum average |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | ENG4U, MHF4U and two U/M sciences (Biology and Chemistry recommended) | 75% |
| Business Administration (Accounting, Economics, Human Resources Management, Marketing) | ENG4U and two U/M Math (MDM4U recommended) | 70% |
| Computer Science, Co-op | ENG4U, MHF4U and one other U/M Math | 70% |
| Psychology | BA: ENG4U. BSc: ENG4U, one U/M Math and two U/M sciences | 70% |
| Social Work | ENG4U | 70% |
| Computer Science, Computer Games Technology, Mobile Software Engineering | BCOSC: ENG4U, MHF4U and one other U/M Math | 65% |
| Accounting | ENG4U and two U/M Math | 65% |
| Finance and Economics | ENG4U and two U/M Math | 65% |
| Environmental Science | ENG4U, MHF4U and two U/M sciences | 65% |
| Law and Justice, History, Political Science, Sociology, English, Geography | ENG4U | 65% |
| Music | ENG4U and an interview | 65% |
| Visual Arts | ENG4U and a portfolio | 65% |
| Anishinaabe Studies, Anishinaabemowin, Community Development | ENG4U | 65% |
Algoma considers students for entrance scholarships from their top six Grade 12 U or M courses, and asks for 80% or more for that.
Source: Algoma University admission requirements. For campuses and deadlines, see the Algoma admission requirements guide.
Why there's no Algoma acceptance rate
An acceptance rate is offers divided by applicants, for the same group and year. Algoma doesn't publish either count, so there's no official rate to report and we don't estimate one.
The program minimums are the useful guide. Meet the minimum and the required courses for your program, and your application is in range.
When you'll hear
Ontario high school students who apply through OUAC by January 15, 2027 should hear from every Ontario university by May 28, 2027, and can't be required to accept before June 1, 2027. See when Ontario university offers come out for each university's timing.
Official sources
Each figure on this page links back to the page or report it came from.
- Algoma University: admission requirements
Minimum averages and required courses by program for Ontario high school applicants (65%, 70% or 75%), and the 80% top-six average for scholarship consideration.
- OUAC 2026-2027 schedule of dates
January 15, 2027 application deadline for Ontario high school students; May 28, 2027 latest expected response; June 1, 2027 earliest required response.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers about Algoma's program minimums, scholarships and why there's no official rate.
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