Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Nova Scotia ยท 4,557 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into Saint Mary's?
What Saint Mary's 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
6
6 publish an average or minimum
Lowest published average
70%
Bachelor of Arts, the school's own figure
Highest published average
70%
Bachelor of Arts, 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 | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $9,750 | Not published | Yes |
| Engineering | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $10,725 | Not published | Yes |
| Business and commerce | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $10,330 | Not published | Yes |
| Life sciences | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $9,750 | Not published | Yes |
| Social sciences | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $9,070 | Not published | Yes |
| Arts and humanities | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | $9,070 | Not published | Yes |
Graduates working: two years after graduating.
What are the easiest programs to get into at Saint Mary's?
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 ArtsThe school says minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off
- 2Bachelor of CommerceThe school says minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off
- 3Bachelor of Engineering in Resource EngineeringThe school says minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off
- 4Bachelor of Environmental StudiesThe school says minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off
- 5Bachelor of ScienceThe school says minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off
- 6Computing Science and Business AdministrationThe school says minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off
What average do you need for each Saint Mary's program?
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing Science and Business AdministrationHalifax | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | Yes, optional | $9,750 |
Engineeringevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering in Resource EngineeringHalifax | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | Yes, required, 2 work terms | $10,725 |
Business and commerceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of CommerceHalifax | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | Yes, optional, 3 work terms | $10,330 |
Life sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of ScienceHalifax | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | Yes, optional | $9,750 |
Arts and humanitiesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of ArtsHalifax | Minimum 70% average in the five required courses, no mark below 60%; no published cut-off | Yes, optional | $9,070 |
How much does Saint Mary's 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
$9,070 to $10,725
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
$1,768 to $2,573
Compulsory student fees
Residence and meals
$16,885
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$914 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Halifax, 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 Saint Mary's?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No promise published
- Money just for your marks
- $12,500 for 93% and up, can renew each year
- First-years who rate it good or excellent
- Not published
- Finish their degree
- Not published
What do Saint Mary's graduates earn?
Statistics Canada does not publish pay by university, only by field for each province's graduates. 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.
| Field | Two years after (class of 2022) | Five years after (class of 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer science | $63,700 | $90,100 |
| Engineering | $73,700 | $89,100 |
| Business and commerce | $55,000 | $70,300 |
| Life sciences | $42,000 | $65,700 |
| Social sciences | $45,000 | $65,400 |
| Arts and humanities | $38,800 | $52,600 |
What careers do Saint Mary's 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
- 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
- Medical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic code). Two to three years of school and good job prospects.$81kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- PsychologistAssess, diagnose and treat mental health problems. A long road to a doctorate, then good pay and real independence.$110kTypical pay6 to 11 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Compare Saint Mary's 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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- Satisfaction: smu.ca (opens in a new tab) (smu.ca (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)
- Bachelor of Arts: smu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Bachelor of Science: smu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Computing Science and Business Administration: smu.ca (opens in a new tab)
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Social sciencesevery university, ranked