York University
Toronto, Ontario · 47,530 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into York?
How York's first-year students came in (official figures, fall 2022), then what the school publishes for each program.
Entering average
85.4%
First-year students from Ontario high schools, fall 2022; 31% came in at 90 or above. Official figure, Common University Data Ontario
Lowest published average
Low-to-mid 70s
African Studies, the school's own figure
Highest published average
Low 90s
Business Administration, 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 | 86.2% | Low 80s | $8,647 | 83.5% | Yes |
| Engineering | 87.4% | Mid 80s | $9,572 | 88.5% | Yes |
| Business and commerce | 86.8% | Low 90s | $10,358 | 93.5% | No |
| Nursing | Not reported | High 80s | $6,118 | 96.4% | No |
| Health sciences and kinesiology | 86% | High 70s | $6,118 | 88.2% | Yes |
| Life sciences | 85.2% | Mid 70s | $6,118 | 89.6% | No |
| Math and physical sciences | 85.1% | Mid 70s | $6,118 | 94.1% | No |
| Social sciences | 83.3% | Mid 70s | $6,118 | 90.3% | Yes |
| Arts and humanities | 83.5% | Low to mid 70s | $6,118 | 93.8% | Yes |
| Education (teaching) | 87.5% | Not published | $6,118 | 100% | No |
| Fine and performing arts | 87.2% | Mid 70s | $6,118 | 93.5% | 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 York's first-year students come in with?
Every new full-time first-year student at York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General science | 90.3% | 33% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Education | 87.5% | 12% | 28% | 29% | 21% | 9% | 1% | 1% |
| Engineering | 87.4% | 7% | 25% | 42% | 23% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Fine and applied arts | 87.2% | 13% | 25% | 29% | 19% | 10% | 3% | 0% |
| Commerce, management and business | 86.8% | 18% | 25% | 17% | 22% | 13% | 5% | 1% |
| Languages and linguistics | 86.7% | 13% | 30% | 22% | 18% | 11% | 6% | 1% |
| Computer and information science | 86.2% | 9% | 25% | 26% | 25% | 13% | 2% | 0% |
| Health professions | 86% | 5% | 30% | 31% | 14% | 12% | 7% | 1% |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 85.2% | 8% | 19% | 26% | 27% | 16% | 4% | 0% |
| Mathematics and statistics | 85.1% | 9% | 14% | 33% | 21% | 20% | 3% | 1% |
| Communication and journalism | 83.7% | 2% | 17% | 29% | 22% | 22% | 8% | 1% |
| Liberal arts, general studies and humanities | 83.5% | 5% | 20% | 23% | 21% | 19% | 9% | 4% |
| Physical science | 83.5% | 9% | 11% | 22% | 27% | 21% | 9% | 1% |
| Social sciences | 83.3% | 5% | 15% | 22% | 29% | 19% | 9% | 1% |
| Architecture and planning | 82.1% | 0% | 14% | 29% | 29% | 14% | 7% | 7% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 81.4% | 13% | 8% | 17% | 21% | 8% | 25% | 8% |
| All of York | 85.4% | 9% | 21% | 24% | 24% | 15% | 5% | 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 York?
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
- 1African StudiesThe school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
- 2AnthropologyThe school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
- 3Biology (Glendon Campus)The school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
- 4Business & SocietyThe school says low to mid-70s or higher
- 5Business Economics (Glendon Campus)The school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
- 6Children, Childhood & YouthThe school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
- 7Cities, Regions, PlanningThe school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
- 8Cognitive ScienceThe school says low-to-mid 70s or higher
Highest bar
- 1Business AdministrationThe school says low 90s or higher
- 2Nursing: 4-Year Direct Entry NursingThe school says high-80s or higher
- 3EngineeringThe school says mid-80s or higher
- 4First Year Engineering Core ProgramThe school says mid-80s or higher
- 5Science (BSc)The school says low to mid-80s or higher
- 6Social WorkThe school says mid-80s or higher
- 7Theatre (Acting & Performance)The school says mid-80s or higher
- 8CommerceThe school says low 80s or higher
What average do you need for each York program?
111 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 ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Low 80s or higher | Yes, optional | $8,820 |
| Computer Science for Software DevelopmentMarkham | Low 80s or higher | Yes, optional | Not published |
| CybersecurityToronto (Keele Campus) | Low 80s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Digital Media (Lassonde School of Engineering)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Digital TechnologiesMarkham | No average published | Yes, required | $8,820 |
| Information TechnologyToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-80s or higher | Yes, optional | $8,820 |
Engineeringevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineeringToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-80s or higher | Yes, optional | Not published |
| First Year Engineering Core ProgramMarkham (first year), then Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-80s or higher | Yes, optional | Not published |
Business and commerceevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business AdministrationToronto (Keele Campus) | Low 90s or higher | No | $10,565 |
| CommerceToronto (Keele Campus) or Markham | Low 80s or higher | Yes, optional | $10,565 |
| Financial TechnologiesMarkham | Low 80s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Human Resource ManagementToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $8,170 |
| Sport ManagementMarkham | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $8,170 |
Nursingevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing: 4-Year Direct Entry NursingToronto (Keele Campus) | High-80s or higher | No | $6,240 |
Health sciences and kinesiologyevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global HealthToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Health Policy, Management & Digital HealthToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Health StudiesToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Kinesiology & Health ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | High 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
Life sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiochemistryToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Biology (Glendon Campus)Toronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Biology (Keele Campus)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Biomedical ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| BiotechnologyToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| NeuroscienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Low 80s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
Math and physical sciencesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuarial ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| ChemistryToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Data ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Earth & Atmospheric ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Environmental ScienceToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| MathematicsToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Mathematics and its ApplicationsToronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Mathematics for EducationToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Physics & AstronomyToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Science (BSc, First Year Only)Markham (first year), then Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Science (BSc)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Low to mid-80s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| StatisticsToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
Arts and humanitiesevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| African StudiesToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Creative WritingToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| EnglishToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| English & Professional WritingToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Ethics and Political PhilosophyToronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| French Studies (Glendon Campus)Toronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| French Studies (Keele Campus)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| HistoryToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| HumanitiesToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Indigenous StudiesToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| LinguisticsToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Linguistics, Language and SocietyToronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| PhilosophyToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Philosophy of LawToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Professional TranslationToronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Professional WritingToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Speech & Language SciencesToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Undeclared Major (Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
Education (teaching)every university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (BEd.)Toronto (Keele Campus) or Toronto (Glendon Campus) | No average published | No | Not published |
| Bachelor of Education (French)Toronto (Glendon Campus) | No average published | No | Not published |
| Educational StudiesToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-to-high 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
Fine and performing artsevery university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative TechnologiesMarkham | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| DanceToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| DesignToronto (Keele Campus) | Low 80s or higher | No | $9,180 |
| Digital Media (School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | Yes, optional | $6,240 |
| Film ProductionToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Film Studies and Creative Media IndustriesToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Integrative ArtsToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Media ArtsToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| MusicToronto (Keele Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Screenwriting & Creative ProducingToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Theatre (Acting & Performance)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-80s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Theatre (Performance Creation)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Theatre (Production & Design)Toronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Theatre StudiesToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Visual Arts: Art HistoryToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
| Visual Arts: StudioToronto (Keele Campus) | Mid-70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)every university, ranked
| Program | School says | Co-op | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year ExplorationToronto (Glendon Campus) | Low-to-mid 70s or higher | No | $6,240 |
How much does York 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
$6,240 to $10,565
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
$1,159 to $1,371
Compulsory student fees
Residence and meals
$16,752
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$1,023 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Toronto, 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 York?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- First-year Canadian students coming directly from an Ontario high school are guaranteed a space in residence (and a single room if preferred with a 90% or higher average) if they complete the housing application by 1 June and accept their offer of admission by the deadline.
- Money just for your marks
- $3,500 for 95% and up, can renew each year
- $2,000 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
- First-years who rate it good or excellent
- 69% (National Survey of Student Engagement)
- Finish their degree
- 68.9%, started in 2015
- Ways in without the usual marks
- Transition Year Program (TYP). An access program for adults who face barriers and do not have the usual qualifications for university. The admissions committee looks at each person's needs, motivation and academic promise rather than marks alone. Who: Preferred applicants are at least 19 years old, out of school for two or more years, have normally completed some Grade 11, need extra help to succeed at university, are among the first in their family to attend post-secondary school, come from low-income, immigrant, minority or Aboriginal communities in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and nearby, and are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons.
- Mature Student admission. Adults who have been out of high school for a while and have not studied at college or university can apply to York as mature students. Each program lists the specific courses a mature applicant needs, often only one or two prerequisites. Who: At least 21 years old by December 31 of the year of admission, out of full-time high school for at least two years, and less than one full year of study at an accredited college or university.
Support at York, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from York's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Student Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
- “If you have a documented disability or medical condition and are seeking disability-related academic accommodations and supports, follow the three-step process to register.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Upload an electronic copy of your documentation through the online Registration Questionnaire.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Connecting with an accessibility counsellor at the earliest possible moment helps ensure the arrangement of your academic accommodations in time for the start of classes.” Source (opens in a new tab)
In admission
- “If an applicant believes their academic record may not meet the minimum admission requirements for their program of choice, we invite you to submit an explanation of unexpected events or barriers that may have impacted your academic performance.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Identifying a diagnosed disability will never disadvantage a student or impact admissibility.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Indigenous Applicant Additional Information Form (opens in a new tab)
- “As a self-identified Indigenous student, you have the option to complete the Indigenous Applicant Additional Information form.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “This form provides an opportunity for you to explain more about yourself for the admissions committee when reviewing your application.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “If your grade point average (GPA) falls below the required minimum, we strongly encourage you to pursue this option.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS) (opens in a new tab)
- “Through culturally grounded supports, programming, services, events, and community spaces, CISS fosters student well-being and success throughout each unique educational journey.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Women's Bridging Program (opens in a new tab). Women aged 21 or over living in Ontario who want to build writing and speaking skills before university.
- “Course participants must be 21 years of age or over, permanent residents of Ontario, and comfortable in both spoken and written English.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “A grade of 'B' or better offers admission to mature students to the Faculties of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and Glendon in addition to some programs in other Faculties.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Admission Credential Courses (opens in a new tab). Mature students with a high school diploma who need the background or prerequisites for a York program.
- “York's Admission Credential Courses are designed for mature students who have a high school diploma, to enable them to acquire the background they need for admission to York University or to meet the prerequisites for a specific course or program.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Sanctuary Scholars’ Bridging Program (opens in a new tab). People in Ontario whose immigration status is unresolved or precarious, such as refugee claimants.
- “Seeks to create the opportunity of university study for those in Ontario with unresolved or precarious immigration statuses including those awaiting their permanent residency, refugee status seekers and others.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Advanced Credit Experience (ACE) (opens in a new tab). Grade 12 students in the Jane and Finch community who take a university half credit while still in high school.
- “The program aims to enhance university access for Grade 12 students from the local Jane - Finch community.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “You are at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year in which you are admitted to the University (e.g. applicants admitted for a Fall term must be at least 21 years old by December 31 of that calendar year)” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years, and.” 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 York 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 |
| Fine and performing arts | $33,300 | $49,300 |
What careers do York 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 York 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: yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) (yorku.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Who gets a room: yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) (yorku.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Scholarships: futurestudents.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Fees: students.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) (students.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) ; students.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) ; students.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) ; futurestudents.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Satisfaction: yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) (listed on yorku.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Books: yorku.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)
- Actuarial Science: futurestudents.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab)
- African Studies: futurestudents.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Anthropology: futurestudents.yorku.ca (opens in a new tab)
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Social sciencesevery university, ranked