Does Bishop's University have an acceptance rate?

Bishop's does not publish an overall acceptance rate - admission is decided per program, each with its own admission average. Overall averages around the mid-80s are competitive for most programs, with top programs requiring higher.

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Q: What average do you need to get into Bishop's?

Admission is program-by-program. Competitive programs like Business Administration require mid-to-high 80s, while more accessible programs admit around mid 70s. A mid-80s overall average is competitive for most Bishop's programs.

Quebec's English liberal arts gem - small, residential, and consistently Canada's top primarily-undergrad university.

Bishop's University in Lennoxville is Canada's smallest degree-granting university and consistently ranked Canada's top primarily-undergraduate institution by Maclean's. The tiny campus creates an extraordinarily close-knit community. Bishop's is English-language and has a liberal arts focus with strong business and education programs. The residence guarantee and small class sizes create an unusually personal university experience.

What average do you need to get into Bishop's?

There is no single Bishop's acceptance rate - admission is program-by-program. Top competitive programs like Business Administration require mid-to-high 80s, while programs at the more accessible end admit students with averages around mid 70s. A competitive overall average for most Bishop's programs is roughly the mid-80s and up. Check the per-program admission averages below to find your target.

Key Facts

Location: Lennoxville, QC
Founded: 1843
Students: 3,000
Maclean's ranking: #9
QS World ranking: #1001
Approximate domestic tuition: $8500/year
Co-op available: No

Top Strengths

Business
Education
Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Psychology
Environmental Studies

Admission Averages by Program

Real admission average ranges for Bishop's programs, from most accessible to most competitive:

Business Administration — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Well-regarded small business school with strong alumni mentorship network.)
Accounting — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (CPA pathway, small program with strong faculty mentorship.)
Education (BEd) — admission average: mid 70s (Respected Ontario and Quebec teacher certification pathway.)
Psychology — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Small program, exceptional student-faculty ratio.)
Environmental Studies — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Strong sustainability and ecology focus in the Eastern Townships.)
Biology — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Small but strong research-focused program.)
Chemistry — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Excellent lab-to-student ratio, strong mentorship.)
Political Science — admission average: mid 80s (Small program, strong for law school preparation.)
English Literature — admission average: mid 80s (Strong liberal arts core, good for law and communications.)
Fine Arts — admission average: mid 80s (Small creative arts program in a beautiful campus setting.)

Things to Know

Bishop's is the only Canadian university where a first-year student in residence can know virtually everyone on campus by Christmas.
The Eastern Townships of Quebec are genuinely beautiful - skiing, hiking, and outdoor life are major draws.
Small class sizes (often under 20 students) mean real relationships with professors from first year.
The Quebec location means English-language education at Quebec tuition rates - a significant cost advantage.

Notable Alumni

Alanis Obomsawin
Gordon Lightfoot (honorary)
various Canadian business leaders

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