Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario · 6,381 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into Laurentian?
How Laurentian's first-year students came in (official figures, fall 2022), then what the school publishes for each program.
Entering average
84%
First-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 27% came in at 90 or above. Official figure, Common University Data Ontario
Lowest published average
70%
Criminal Justice, the school's own figure
Highest published average
80%
Forensic Science, the school's own figure
Back for second year
85.2%
started in 2021
| Field | Entering average | School says | First-year tuition | Graduates working | Co-op |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science | 81.2% | 70% minimum | $7,889 | 100% | Yes |
| Engineering | 84.1% | 70% minimum | $10,024 | 96.2% | Yes |
| Business and commerce | 82.7% | 70% minimum | $7,583 | 96% | Yes |
| Nursing | 84.3% | 75% minimum | $6,120 | 98.1% | No |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | 85.5% | 75% minimum | $6,120 | 97.3% | No |
| Life sciences | 84.1% | 70% minimum | $6,120 | 85.3% | Yes |
| Math and physical sciences | 88.9% | 70% minimum | $6,120 | 100% | Yes |
| Social sciences | 82.1% | 70% minimum | $6,120 | 95.1% | No |
| Arts and humanities | 84% | 70% minimum | $6,120 | 91.3% | No |
| Education (teaching) | 85.1% | 75% minimum | $6,120 | 97.7% | No |
Entering average: the official fall 2022 figure (Common University Data Ontario) for the program group that holds the field, shown by group below. Graduates working: graduates of 2021.
What averages did Laurentian's first-year students come in with?
Every new full-time first-year student at Laurentian who came straight from an Ontario high school in fall 2022, by program group: the share in each average band and the group's overall average. This is who enrolled, not a cut-off, and a group holds several programs.
| Program group | Average | 95 and up | 90 to 94 | 85 to 89 | 80 to 84 | 75 to 79 | 70 to 74 | Below 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical science | 88.9% | 29% | 29% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 0% | 0% |
| Languages and linguistics | 88.2% | 20% | 40% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 0% |
| Architecture and planning | 86.5% | 10% | 24% | 43% | 5% | 19% | 0% | 0% |
| Kinesiology, recreation and physical education | 85.5% | 17% | 17% | 26% | 9% | 17% | 9% | 4% |
| Education | 85.1% | 7% | 30% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 7% | 0% |
| General science | 84.9% | 14% | 10% | 33% | 14% | 19% | 10% | 0% |
| Nursing | 84.3% | 7% | 20% | 15% | 36% | 15% | 7% | 0% |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 84.1% | 16% | 20% | 10% | 20% | 16% | 14% | 2% |
| Engineering | 84.1% | 9% | 15% | 27% | 21% | 15% | 9% | 3% |
| Liberal arts, general studies and humanities | 84% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 0% | 0% |
| Psychology | 83% | 0% | 25% | 15% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Commerce, management and business | 82.7% | 10% | 8% | 28% | 18% | 20% | 10% | 8% |
| Social sciences | 82.1% | 0% | 14% | 27% | 27% | 16% | 8% | 8% |
| Computer and information science | 81.2% | 15% | 8% | 15% | 15% | 8% | 39% | 0% |
| All of Laurentian | 84% | 9% | 18% | 22% | 22% | 17% | 10% | 3% |
Source: Council of Ontario Universities, Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) section B3, fall 2022 entering class, read 2026-10-25. The council's CUDO report tool (opens in a new tab). Shares are rounded; the table gives them to one decimal. A blank in the source means no students in that band, shown here as 0%.
What are the easiest programs to get into at Laurentian?
The programs with the lowest bar in the school's own figures: its published minimum or range. A low bar is not an easy program; competitive programs can take students well above it.
Lowest bar
- 1Administration des affaires: entrepreneuriatThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 2Behavioural NeuroscienceThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 3BiochemistryThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 4BiologyThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 5Biomedical BiologyThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 6Business Administration (BBA)The school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 7Business Administration: AccountingThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 8Chemical EngineeringThe school says a minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Highest bar
- 1Forensic ScienceThe school says a minimum overall average of 80% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 2Architectural StudiesThe school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 3Education (Concurrent B.Ed.)The school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 4Health PromotionThe school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 5Kinesiology (Physical and Health Education)The school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 6Kinesiology (Science)The school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 7Mechanical EngineeringThe school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- 8NursingThe school says a minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
What average do you need for each Laurentian program?
46 first-year programs you can apply to straight from Grade 12, grouped by field. Open one for its required courses, extra steps, cost and the same program elsewhere.
Computer scienceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer ScienceSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 4 work terms | $7,889 |
Engineeringevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical EngineeringSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $10,024 |
| Mechanical EngineeringSudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional | $10,024 |
| Mining EngineeringSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional | $10,024 |
Business and commerceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration des affaires: entrepreneuriatSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Administration des affaires: gestion internationaleSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Business Administration (BBA)Sudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Business Administration: AccountingSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Business Administration: FinanceSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Business Administration: Human Resources ManagementSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Business Administration: MarketingSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,583 |
| Sports AdministrationSudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $7,583 |
Nursingevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| NursingSudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
Health sciences and kinesiologyevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health PromotionSudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Kinesiology (Physical and Health Education)Sudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Kinesiology (Science)Sudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Orthophonie (Speech-Language Pathology)Sudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Outdoor Adventure LeadershipSudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Sport PsychologySudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
Life sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioural NeuroscienceSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| BiochemistrySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional | $6,120 |
| BiologySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional | $6,120 |
| Biomedical BiologySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Forensic ScienceSudbury | A minimum overall average of 80% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| ZoologySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
Math and physical sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChemistrySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional | $6,120 |
| Earth SciencesSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Environmental SolutionsSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Interdisciplinary ScienceSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| Pharmaceutical ChemistrySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, optional | $6,120 |
Arts and humanitiesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Literature, Media, and WritingSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| French as a Second LanguageSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
| HistorySudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
Education (teaching)every university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Concurrent B.Ed.)Sudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
Architecture and designevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural StudiesSudbury | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | Yes, required, 2 work terms | $9,903 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)every university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary StudiesSudbury | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | No | $6,120 |
How much does Laurentian cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
Tuition, first year
$6,120 to $10,024
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
$1,129 to $1,255
Compulsory student fees
Residence and meals
$11,700
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$778 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Greater Sudbury, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
Tuition over the years
First-year arts tuition for a student from the school's own province, as the school published it each year.
What is it like at Laurentian?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- Students coming from a Canadian high school are guaranteed a residence spot for their first two years if they accept their offer of admission by 1 June and apply to residence by 1 June (dates given for Fall 2026).
- Money just for your marks
- $4,000 for 95 to 100%, can renew each year
- $3,000 for 90 to 94.9%, can renew each year
- $1,500 for 85 to 89.9%, can renew each year
- $1,000 for 80 to 84.9%, can renew each year
- $750 for 75 to 79%
- First-years who rate it good or excellent
- 77% (National Survey of Student Engagement)
- Finish their degree
- 67.9%, started in 2015
- Ways in without the usual marks
- Mature Student admission. For adults who do not have the school marks normally needed for admission, but whose interests and work experience suggest they will succeed at university. Applicants send extra information and documents with the application. Who: At least 19 years old by the end of the academic year applied to, not in high school or post-secondary studies for at least one calendar year before starting, and not eligible for admission on any other basis.
Support at Laurentian, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Laurentian's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
- “To access accommodations, students must register with Accessibility Services. This process includes self-identifying as a student with a disability and submitting documentation of functional limitations.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “If you are new to Laurentian, we recommend contacting Accessibility Services as soon as you accept your offer.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Please note, an IEP alone is not sufficient documentation. We require documentation from a registered healthcare professional.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: no separate Indigenous admission pathway found on Laurentian's pages
Support: Indigenous Student Affairs (Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre) (opens in a new tab)
- “It is our intention to increase accessibility and retention, as well as enhance the academic experience of students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry at Laurentian University.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students that are or will be taking studies at Laurentian can register with our office to gain access to our services by filling out our online student intake form.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
- None found on Laurentian's pages
- Mature students
- “Is 19 years of age or older by the end of the academic year to which they have applied; AND Has not attended a secondary or post-secondary institution for at least one calendar year before the beginning of their university studies; AND Is not eligible for admission on any other basis.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What do Laurentian graduates earn?
Statistics Canada does not publish pay by university, only by field for each province's graduates. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
| Field | Two years after (class of 2022) | Five years after (class of 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer science | $79,700 | $106,600 |
| Engineering | $81,000 | $95,900 |
| Business and commerce | $63,900 | $82,200 |
| Nursing | $80,200 | $86,300 |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | $44,200 | $68,900 |
| Life sciences | $43,000 | $71,300 |
| Math and physical sciences | $61,000 | $84,200 |
| Social sciences | $51,400 | $68,400 |
| Arts and humanities | $41,700 | $60,500 |
| Education (teaching) | $64,900 | $80,500 |
What careers do Laurentian programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, 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
- Civil EngineerRoads, bridges, water and buildings. A four-year degree, then a licence that lets you sign the drawings.$101kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Mechanical EngineerMachines, engines, heating systems and factories. The biggest engineering discipline, with the widest choice of employers.$95kTypical pay4 to 8 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Financial AnalystRead the numbers behind a company or a deal and tell people what they mean. A degree, then years of exams.$90kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Registered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.$90kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Nurse PractitionerA nurse with a master's degree who can diagnose, order tests and prescribe. Two degrees, six figures, huge demand.$128kTypical pay8 to 9 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare Laurentian with other universities
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-10. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab) (from an archived copy, 15 March 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Who gets a room: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab) (from an archived copy, 7 July 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Fees: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab) (from an archived copy, 10 June 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Satisfaction: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering averages (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Criminal Justice: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab)
- Criminology: web.archive.org (opens in a new tab)
- Economics: web.archive.org (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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Social sciencesevery university, ranked