School Summary

University of Waterloo


General Information:

Founded in 1957, University of Waterloo is seated on 1000 acres located in Waterloo county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 12 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 6000. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Province control (Canada)

Address, Phone and URL:

200 University Avenue West

Waterloo, ON
N2L 3G1
For more information call: 519 888-4567.


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $125
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Profolios
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,192.00 $10,134.00
Room and Board $13,676.00 $13,676.00
Fees $1,729.62 $1,729.62
Total $24,597.62 $25,539.62

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)

Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)

Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)

Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Total 34,459


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Total 34,459

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
No Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category data available.
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old N/A
At Least 25 Years Old N/A
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Orientation, Athletic Events, Thrive Week


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 40.0401                                           Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 26.0210                                           Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 30.1301                                           Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.2004                                           Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • 51.2706                                           Medical Informatics
  • 26.1103                                           Bioinformatics
  • 30.1202                                           Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
  • 26.1102                                           Biostatistics
  • 45.0602                                           Applied Economics
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 27.0303                                           Computational Mathematics
  • 26.0203                                           Biophysics
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 14.3701                                           Operations Research
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0124                                           French Studies
  • 05.0115                                           Canadian Studies
  • 05.0110                                           Russian Studies
  • 05.0118                                           Slavic Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 30.0501                                           Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 40.0203                                           Planetary Astronomy and Science
  • 40.0508                                           Chemical Physics
  • 40.0802                                           Atomic/Molecular Physics
  • 40.0602                                           Geochemistry
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 30.3501                                           Climate Science
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0603                                           Geophysics and Seismology
  • 26.1301                                           Ecology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 52.1207                                           Knowledge Management
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 40.0202                                           Astrophysics
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 51.2001                                           Pharmacy
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 14.3901                                           Geological/Geophysical Engineering
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.0401                                           Architectural Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 14.2701                                           Systems Engineering
  • 15.1601                                           Nanotechnology
  • 04.0301                                           City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
  • 14.0903                                           Computer Software Engineering
  • 49.0104                                           Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • 11.1005                                           Information Technology Project Management
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0903                                           Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • 50.1002                                           Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • 03.0207                                           Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
  • 51.2309                                           Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1338                                           Environmental Education
  • 13.1325                                           French Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 51.0908                                           Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 52.0304                                           Accounting and Finance
  • 27.0399                                           Applied Mathematics, Other
  • 26.0299                                           Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 11.1099                                           Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
  • 11.0699                                           Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, sex, and Group Studies, Other
  • 52.0899                                           Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • 40.0699                                           Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • 51.1199                                           Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • 40.1099                                           Materials Sciences, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 31.9999                                           Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • 51.2399                                           Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • 27.0199                                           Mathematics, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.