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University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario · 12,361 undergraduates

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Is it hard to get into Windsor?

How Windsor's first-year students came in (official figures, fall 2022), then what the school publishes for each program.

Entering average
86.7%
First-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 39% came in at 90 or above. Official figure, Common University Data Ontario
Lowest published average
70%
Mathematics, Actuarial Science, the school's own figure
Highest published average
80%
General Science / Concurrent Education, the school's own figure
Back for second year
83.3%
started in 2021
FieldEntering averageSchool saysFirst-year tuitionGraduates workingCo-op
Computer science85.4%Mean 86%, minimum 70%$9,20592.4%Yes
Engineering87.4%Mean 86% to 87%, minimum 74%$11,44395.5%Yes
Business and commerce86%Mean 84.7%, minimum 73%$10,56595.7%Yes
NursingNot reportedMean 91%, minimum 70%$5,91699.1%No
Health sciences and kinesiology89.4%Mean 85%$6,09196.5%Yes
Life sciences89.7%Mean 86%, minimum 70%$6,09180.5%No
Math and physical sciences89%Mean 87%, minimum 70%$6,091100%Yes
Social sciences85.3%Mean 79%, minimum 70%$5,91692.3%Yes
Arts and humanities84%Mean 84.5%, minimum 70%$5,91688.6%Yes
Education (teaching)86.5%Mean 86%, minimum 75%$6,230100%No
Fine and performing arts87.6%Mean 83%, minimum 70%$5,91692%Yes

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 Windsor's first-year students come in with?

Every new full-time first-year student at Windsor 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 groupAverage95 and up90 to 9485 to 8980 to 8475 to 7970 to 74Below 70
Biological and biomedical sciences89.7%25%31%26%11%7%1%0%
Health professions89.4%13%39%35%12%2%0%0%
Mathematics and statistics89%16%42%21%16%5%0%0%
Languages and linguistics88.3%19%28%29%14%7%3%0%
Fine and applied arts87.6%9%39%22%17%12%2%0%
Engineering87.4%13%29%28%16%11%4%0%
Physical science86.7%11%34%17%21%9%9%0%
Education86.5%0%50%25%0%0%25%0%
Commerce, management and business86%9%27%26%19%16%4%0%
Psychology85.6%5%29%27%20%15%5%0%
Computer and information science85.4%10%23%25%21%15%6%1%
Social sciences85.3%6%22%34%20%12%7%0%
Kinesiology, recreation and physical education85%7%20%22%34%15%3%1%
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities84%11%26%15%20%7%9%13%
General science82.6%13%15%10%18%28%15%3%
All of Windsor86.7%11%27%26%19%11%4%1%

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 Windsor?

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

  1. 1Animal BiologyThe school says minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%
  2. 2Aquatic BiologyThe school says minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%
  3. 3Behaviour, Cognition and NeuroscienceThe school says minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 88%
  4. 4BiochemistryThe school says minimum average 70% average of all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 88%
  5. 5Biological Sciences: Interdisciplinary Health SciencesThe school says minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 88%
  6. 6BiologyThe school says minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%
  7. 7Biomedical SciencesThe school says minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses.
  8. 8ChemistryThe school says minimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 87%

Highest bar

  1. 1General Science / Concurrent EducationThe school says minimum average 80% (70% average of all attempted science and math courses); mean average of entering students 87%
  2. 2Interdisciplinary Arts and ScienceThe school says minimum average 80%
  3. 3Law and PoliticsThe school says minimum average 80%*; mean average of entering students 90.5%; Entry to this program requires a minimum high school admission average of 85% and a minimum final high school average no lower than 80% at the time of high school graduation.
  4. 4Mathematics / Concurrent EducationThe school says minimum average 80% (80% average in each attempted 4U/M Math course); mean average of entering students 92%
  5. 5Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences: Health Science StreamThe school says minimum average 75% average of all attempted science and math courses required; mean average of entering students 88%
  6. 6Communication, Media and Film / Concurrent EducationThe school says minimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 86%
  7. 7Dramatic Art / Concurrent EducationThe school says minimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 85%
  8. 8English / Concurrent EducationThe school says minimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 88%

What average do you need for each Windsor program?

94 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

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Computer Science (General)WindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of math courses); co-op minimum 75% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 86%School doesn't say$9,205
Computer Science (Honours)WindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of math courses); co-op minimum 75% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 86%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$9,205
Computer Science, Applied ComputingWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of math courses); co-op minimum 75% (Co-op programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management/MDM4U); mean average of entering students 86%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$9,205
Computer Science, Bachelor of Information TechnologyWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% grade in at least one of the stated math courses is also required).; co-op minimum 75%; mean average of entering students 86%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$9,205
Computer Science, Computer Information SystemsWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of math courses); co-op minimum 75% (Co-op programs: 75% + 70% average in all attempted math courses, excluding Data Management/MDM4U); mean average of entering students 86%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$9,205
Computer Science, Software Engineering SpecializationWindsorMinimum average 70% (Min of 70% on all math courses); co-op minimum 75%; mean average of entering students 86%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$9,205

Engineeringevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Civil EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all required science and math courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 86%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
Electrical EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 87%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
Engineering TechnologyWindsorMinimum 70% across six Grade 12 U or M courses; 75% recommended because seats are limited; mean average shown as a dash for high school entrySchool doesn't say$11,443
Environmental EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 87%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
General EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 88%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
Industrial EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and sciences courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 87%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
Industrial Engineering with Minor in Business AdministrationWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and sciences courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 87%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
Mechanical EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Biology/SBI4U); mean average of entering students 87%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443
Mechatronic Systems EngineeringWindsorMinimum average 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Biology/SBI4U)Yes, optional, 3 work terms$11,443

Business and commerceevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Business AdministrationWindsorMinimum average 73% (70% in at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent).; co-op minimum 78%; mean average of entering students 84.7%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$10,565
Business Administration and Computer ScienceWindsorMinimum average 73% (70% average of all math courses with at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent) at 70%); co-op minimum 78%; mean average of entering students 82%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$10,565
Business Administration and EconomicsWindsorMinimum average 73% (70% average of all math courses with at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent) at 70%); mean average of entering students 84.7%No$10,565
Business Administration and MathematicsWindsorMinimum average 73% (70% in the grade 12 U math courses)No$10,565
Business Administration and PsychologyWindsorMinimum average 73% (70% in at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent))No$10,565
Commercial Aviation LeadershipWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 79%No$5,916

Nursingevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
NursingWindsorMinimum average 70% (top 6 Grade 12 U/M); mean average of entering students 91%; 85% recommendedNo$5,916

Health sciences and kinesiologyevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Interdisciplinary Health ScienceWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 79%Yes, optionalNot published
Kinesiology & Health StudiesWindsorNo overall minimum printed (70% in English and in one science); mean average of entering students 85%Yes, optional$6,091
Sport Management and LeadershipWindsorNo overall minimum printed (70% in English); mean average of entering students 83%Yes, optional$6,091

Life sciencesevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Animal BiologyWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,091
Aquatic BiologyWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,091
Behaviour, Cognition and NeuroscienceWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 88%No$6,091
BiochemistryWindsorMinimum average 70% average of all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 88%Yes, optional$6,091
Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences: Health Science StreamWindsorMinimum average 75% average of all attempted science and math courses required; mean average of entering students 88%No$6,091
Biochemistry: Pharmacy StreamWindsorMinimum average 70% average of all attempted science and math courses required.; mean average of entering students 88%Yes, optional$6,091
Biological Sciences: Interdisciplinary Health SciencesWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 88%NoNot published
BiologyWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,091
Biomedical SciencesWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses.No$6,091
Biomedical Sciences: Interdisciplinary Health SciencesWindsorMinimum average 70% in all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 89%NoNot published
Environmental ScienceWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all required science and math courses); mean average of entering students 88%No$6,091
Forensic Science (BA)WindsorMinimum average 70% average of all required science and math courses; mean average of entering students 85%No$6,091
Forensic Science (BFS)WindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of all required science and math courses.); mean average of entering students 85%No$6,091
Life SciencesWindsorMinimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,091

Math and physical sciencesevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
ChemistryWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 87%Yes, optional$6,091
Combined Honours Mathematics ProgramsWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 87%NoNot published
Mathematics and Computer ScienceWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses.); mean average of entering students 86%NoNot published
Mathematics and StatisticsWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses; mean average of entering students 87%No$6,091
Mathematics with Finance ConcentrationWindsorMinimum average 73% (70% average of six Grade 12 U or M courses, with minimum 75% average on math courses); mean average of entering students 89%No$6,091
Mathematics, Actuarial ScienceWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 87%No$6,091
Mathematics, BMath (General)WindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 87%No$6,091
Mathematics, BMath (Honours)WindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses); mean average of entering students 87%No$6,091
PhysicsWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of all attempted science and math courses); mean average of entering students 88%Yes, optional, 4 work terms$6,091
Physics, Medical PhysicsWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average of all attempted science and math courses); mean average of entering students 88%Yes, optional, 4 work terms$6,091

Social sciencesevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
CriminologyWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 77%No$5,916
Disability StudiesWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 82%No$5,916
Disability Studies and PsychologyWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 82%No$5,916
Economics, BA (General)WindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 82%No$6,091
Economics, BA (Honours)WindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 82%No$6,091
Economics, BScWindsorMinimum average 70% (70% average in all science and math courses).No$6,091
Environmental StudiesWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 84%No$6,091
International RelationsWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 83%No$5,916
Law and PoliticsWindsorMinimum average 80%*; mean average of entering students 90.5%; Entry to this program requires a minimum high school admission average of 85% and a minimum final high school average no lower than 80% at the time of high school graduation.No$5,916
Political ScienceWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 77%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
Political Science with French SpecializationWindsorMinimum average 70%No$5,916
PsychologyWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 79%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
Psychology: Interdisciplinary Health Science StreamWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 79%Yes, optionalNot published
Social WorkWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 80%No$6,091
Social Work and Disability StudiesWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 80%No$6,091
SociologyWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 80%No$5,916
Sociology and CriminologyWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 80%No$5,916
Women's and Gender StudiesWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 81%No$5,916

Arts and humanitiesevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Communication, Media & FilmWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in EnglishYes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
English and Creative WritingWindsorMinimum average 70%No$5,916
English Language and LiteratureWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in EnglishYes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
French StudiesWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 80%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
HistoryWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 84.5%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
Modern Languages with Year AbroadWindsorMinimum average 70%No$5,916
PhilosophyWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in EnglishYes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
Second Language EducationWindsorMinimum average 70%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916

Education (teaching)every university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Communication, Media and Film / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,230
Dramatic Art / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 85%No$6,230
English / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 88%No$6,230
French Studies / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 89%No$6,230
General Science / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 80% (70% average of all attempted science and math courses); mean average of entering students 87%No$6,230
History / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,230
Mathematics / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 80% (80% average in each attempted 4U/M Math course); mean average of entering students 92%No$6,230
Political Science / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%No$6,230
Psychology / Concurrent Education / Early Childhood EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 87%No$6,230
Second Language Education / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 79%No$6,230
Visual Arts / Concurrent EducationWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 86%No$6,230

Fine and performing artsevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Drama in Education and Community with Concentration in Applied TheatreWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 83%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
Dramatic ArtWindsorMinimum average 70%; co-op minimum 80%; 70% minimum in English; mean average of entering students 83%Yes, optional, 3 work terms$5,916
Film ProductionWindsorMinimum average 70%No$5,916
Music (BA)WindsorMinimum average 70%No$5,916
Visual ArtsWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 83%No$5,916

Architecture and designevery university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Visual Arts & the Built EnvironmentWindsorMinimum average 75%; mean average of entering students 82%No$5,916

General arts and science (major chosen later)every university, ranked

ProgramSchool saysCo-opTuition
Interdisciplinary Arts and ScienceWindsorMinimum average 80%NoNot published
Liberal Arts and Professional StudiesWindsorMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 76%No$5,916

How much does Windsor 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
$5,916 to $11,443
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
$1,747 to $2,043
Compulsory student fees
Residence and meals
$16,770
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$726 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Windsor, 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.

$0K$2K$4K$6K$8K20162018202020222026Windsor

What is it like at Windsor?

The same whatever program you pick.

Who gets a room
Residence is guaranteed for all students entering their first year of university who apply to residence by 5 June 2026 (Fall/Winter 2026-27 cycle); after that, rooms depend on availability.
Money just for your marks
  • $4,000 for 95% and up, can renew each year
  • $2,500 for 90 to 94.99%, can renew each year
  • $1,000 for 85 to 89.99%
First-years who rate it good or excellent
73% (National Survey of Student Engagement)
Finish their degree
77%, started in 2015
Ways in without the usual marks
  • Mature Student Applications. Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements can be considered as mature students. They send a letter about their goals, work experience and potential, and applications are accepted all year. Who: Canadian citizen or permanent resident, at least 20 years old before starting, not in full-time high school for the previous two years. Has an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent but does not meet the minimum requirements; those without a diploma must submit a profile. May have some college study with an average between 60% and 69%.

Support at Windsor, and other ways in

For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Windsor's own pages.

Students with a disability

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) (opens in a new tab)

  • “Once you submit the intake form, an advisor will contact you to set up a meeting to discuss your accommodation needs.” Source (opens in a new tab)
  • “During peak intake periods, appointment wait times may be up to or beyond two weeks, so early submission is strongly recommended.” Source (opens in a new tab)
  • “Learning Disability: Will require a psychoeducational assessment completed within the last 5 years or has adult scales used.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Indigenous students

Getting in: no separate Indigenous admission pathway found on Windsor's pages

Support: Turtle Island - Indigenous Student Services Centre (opens in a new tab)

  • “Located in Room 116 of Vanier Hall, the Turtle Island - Indigenous Student Services Centre is a welcoming space where First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students can connect, access support, and thrive.” Source (opens in a new tab)
  • “Maamawi-bimoseng (Walking Together) is a six-week transition program designed to help Indigenous first-year students build connections, explore campus, engage with the Indigenous community and culture, and feel supported throughout their first semester and beyond.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Other ways in
  • Access Windsor application fee vouchers (opens in a new tab). Ontario students who cannot afford the university application fee, put forward by their guidance counsellor.

    • “We are working closely with guidance counsellors across Ontario to offer vouchers to domestic Ontario students. These vouchers can cover the cost of their Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) application for undergraduate studies.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Mature students

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 Windsor 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.

FieldTwo 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
Fine and performing arts$33,300$49,300

What careers do Windsor programs lead to?

Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.

Compare Windsor 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.

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