Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta ยท 15,991 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into MRU?
What MRU asks of an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Its own province's students apply with their own courses and, often, a different tuition rate.
Programs listed
39
39 publish an average or minimum
Lowest published average
65%
Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology, the school's own figure
Highest published average
100%
Bachelor of Midwifery, the school's own figure
Back for second year
Not published
Share of first-year students who return
| Field | School says | First-year tuition | Graduates working | Co-op |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% | $7,288 | Not published | Yes |
| Business and commerce | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA majors) | $7,572 | Not published | Yes |
| Nursing | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with the Casper score | $7,319 | Not published | No |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 90 to 95% | $7,044 | Not published | No |
| Life sciences | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | $7,288 | Not published | No |
| Math and physical sciences | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 80 to 85% | $7,288 | Not published | No |
| Social sciences | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | $7,044 | Not published | Yes |
| Arts and humanities | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | $7,044 | Not published | No |
| Education (teaching) | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | $7,044 | Not published | No |
Graduates working: two years after graduating.
What are the easiest programs to get into at MRU?
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
- 1Bachelor of Arts: AnthropologyThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70%
- 2Bachelor of Communication: Broadcast Media StudiesThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70%
- 3Bachelor of Computer Information SystemsThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70%
- 4Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Ecotourism and Outdoor LeadershipThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75%
- 5Bachelor of Interior DesignThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75%, plus a directed portfolio
- 6Bachelor of Science: GeologyThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75%
- 7Bachelor of Business Administration: AccountingThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors)
- 8Bachelor of Child and Youth CareThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% (Bachelor of Child Studies row)
Highest bar
- 1Bachelor of MidwiferyThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with Casper and video interview scores
- 2Bachelor of NursingThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with the Casper score
- 3Bachelor of Social WorkThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 90 to 100%
- 4Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Athletic TherapyThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 90 to 95%
- 5Bachelor of Arts: Criminal JusticeThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90%
- 6Bachelor of Aviation ManagementThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90%
- 7Bachelor of Education: ElementaryThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90%
- 8Bachelor of Science: BiologyThe school says competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90%
What average do you need for each MRU program?
39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Information SystemsCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | Yes, optional, 2 work terms | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: Computer ScienceCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,288 |
Business and commerceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Aviation ManagementCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: AccountingCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: FinanceCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: General ManagementCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Human ResourcesCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: International BusinessCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: MarketingCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Supply Chain ManagementCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 80% (all BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) majors) | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,572 |
Nursingevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of NursingCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with the Casper score | No | $7,319 |
Health sciences and kinesiologyevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Athletic TherapyCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 90 to 95% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Ecotourism and Outdoor LeadershipCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Physical LiteracyCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 80 to 85% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Sport and Recreation ManagementCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of MidwiferyCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with Casper and video interview scores | No | $7,044 |
Life sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science: BiologyCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | No | $7,288 |
Math and physical sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science: ChemistryCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | No | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: Data ScienceCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: Environmental ScienceCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 80 to 85% | No | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: GeologyCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75% | No | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary ScienceCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 80 to 85% | No | $7,288 |
Arts and humanitiesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts: EnglishCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Arts: HistoryCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Arts: UndeclaredCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 70% | No | $7,044 |
Education (teaching)every university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Early Childhood StudiesCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% (Bachelor of Child Studies row) | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Education: ElementaryCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | No | $7,044 |
Architecture and designevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication: Information DesignCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 70 to 80% | No | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Interior DesignCalgary | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75%, plus a directed portfolio | No | $9,252 |
How much does MRU 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
$7,041 to $9,252
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
$2,433
Compulsory student fees
Residence and meals
$10,425
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$954 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Calgary, 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 MRU?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- Money just for your marks
- No automatic entrance scholarships published
- First-years who rate it good or excellent
- Not published
- Finish their degree
- Not published
- Ways in without the usual marks
- University Entrance Option (UEO). A non-credential route for students who are missing a required course or need higher grades: university-level credit courses (mostly transferable), preparatory electives and high school equivalent courses (English 30-1, Math 30, Biology 30 and so on) planned with an advisor. It "doesn't guarantee admission" to a degree, but supports a later application. Who: High school or mature applicants with five Grade 12 courses (3 Group A, 1 Group A or B, 1 Group A, B or C; no specific subjects required); competitive range 60 to 65%, minimum final average 60%. Not open to anyone with four or more post-secondary courses. Any province.
- Mature applicant admission. Mature applicants need only two Grade 12 courses (more if the program requires more), and the competitive average is calculated on the two highest Group A courses, as for high school applicants. Who: Applicants 21 or older on 1 September (fall entry) who do not meet the high school requirements and have too few post-secondary courses to apply as transfer students; any province.
- Indigenous University Bridging Program (IUBP). Offered through the Iniskim Centre: academic upgrading plus first-year university courses with Indigenous cultural support (tutoring, advising, mentors, Elders). Students complete the requirements for the program they want to enter. Enrolment is limited. Who: Students of Indigenous ancestry who have completed Grade 10 or higher; IUBP application form and all transcripts. Apply 1 February to 15 May for fall, 15 September to 15 November for winter.
- Open Studies. Take MRU university courses without being admitted to a program; credits can transfer into an MRU degree, and students can complete admission requirements or show recent academic work. Not a credential. Who: Anyone meeting English language proficiency; no high school average needed.
- Academic Upgrading. High school equivalent courses for adults aligned with the Alberta curriculum (for example ENGL 0130 English Language Arts 30-1, MATH 0130 Mathematics 30-1, BIOL 0130, CHEM 0130, PHYS 0130), alone or combined with Open Studies or the University Entrance Option. Who: Adults who need to raise grades or complete missing Grade 12 courses.
What do MRU graduates earn?
Statistics Canada does not publish pay by university, only by field for each province's graduates. Figures are for Alberta 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 | $72,900 | $93,700 |
| Business and commerce | $65,500 | $81,600 |
| Nursing | $83,700 | $86,500 |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | $44,600 | $66,700 |
| Life sciences | $42,500 | $67,800 |
| Math and physical sciences | $49,700 | $61,700 |
| Social sciences | $52,800 | $66,300 |
| Arts and humanities | $43,000 | $61,500 |
| Education (teaching) | $66,800 | $77,200 |
What careers do MRU 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
- 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
- KinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, often to more school.$67kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- BiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.$83kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Compare MRU with other universities
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
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Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-20. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
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- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Bachelor of Arts: English: mtroyal.ca (opens in a new tab)
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Social sciencesevery university, ranked