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McMaster University

McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8S 4M2

Official telephone: (905) 525-9140
Fax number: (905) 527-1105
Website: https://www.mcmaster.ca/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $156
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 46,168
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,500
School has a waiting list policy: no
Admission may be deferred: yes

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