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Computer Science at Acadia University
BCS (Bachelor of Computer Science), BACS (Bachelor of Applied Computer Science) or BSc · Faculty of Pure and Applied Science · Wolfville campus
What average do you need for Acadia Computer Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Acadia works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS, CIPS accredited), Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours (BCSH), Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (BACS), Bachelor of Science with Honours (BScH), Data Analytics option, Second major, Minor, Certificate in Computer Science.
What courses do you need?
Acadia's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 60%)
How much does Acadia Computer Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $11,000 first year, $43,900 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 to $1,900 first year, $6,100 to $7,800 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,200 first yearFirst year
What do computer science graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Acadia Computer Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Software DeveloperBuild apps, websites and systems. No licence required, many roads in.$100kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Data ScientistTurn piles of data into predictions and decisions. Math, code and a lot of cleaning up.$96kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.$103kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT (information technology) degree and a talent for asking questions.$94kTypical pay3 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.$96kTypical pay3 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Data AnalystPull the numbers, make the charts, answer the question. The most common first job in data.$85kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study computer science?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Computer ScienceDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,245 |
| Computer ScienceDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off | $10,245 |
| Computing Science and Business AdministrationSaint Mary's, Nova Scotia | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $9,750 |
| Artificial IntelligenceTrent, Ontario | Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement); co-op stream minimum 80% | Not published |
| Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: 73 per cent; last year's cut-off: 75 per cent | $8,467 |
| Bachelor of Computer Information SystemsMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Computing ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Computer Science at Algoma: Min. Avg. 65%
- Computer Science at ULethbridge: General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)
- Computer Science at UNBC: Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses)
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (registrar.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (Fees 2026-2027, Undergraduate))
- Residence: www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) (www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) ; www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab) ; www2.acadiau.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Acadia University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.