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Actuarial Mathematics/Finance (BSc) at Concordia University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Montreal (Sir George Williams campus, downtown) campus
What average do you need for Concordia Actuarial Mathematics/Finance (BSc)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Concordia works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Specialization.
What courses do you need?
Concordia's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- ENG4U English or FRA4U Francais (if attending a French secondary school)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- SBI4U Biology or SCH4U Chemistry or SPH4U Physics
How much does Concordia Actuarial Mathematics/Finance (BSc) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $13,000 first year, $51,900 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 to $2,200 first year, $8,000 to $8,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $13,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,200 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Montréal, $673 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Quebec bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Concordia Actuarial Mathematics/Finance (BSc) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat 4 ans en sciences naturelles et formellesUdeM, Quebec | No average published for Ontario applicants | $9,730 |
| Divisional Major in Natural SciencesBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences GroupMcGill, Quebec | No average published | $12,986 |
| Mathematics (BA)Bishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Physical, Earth, Math and Computer Sciences GroupMcGill, Quebec | Low 90s (top 6); high 80s to low 90s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial ScienceUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Science programs: 84% | $7,388 |
| Actuarial ScienceURegina, Saskatchewan | 70% average required (ENG4U, MHF4U and two of SBI4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U); 65.00 to 69.99% with all subjects, or missing one subject with 70% on the rest, is admitted as Science Qualifying | $8,888 |
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
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
- Mathematics, Actuarial Science at Windsor: Minimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 87%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) (concordia.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) (concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) ; concordia.ca (opens in a new tab) ; concordia.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.
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