Does Mount Royal University have an acceptance rate?

MRU 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.

Mount Royal University

Q: What average do you need to get into MRU?

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

Calgary's undergraduate university - co-op, practical programs, and a growing research reputation.

Mount Royal University in Calgary is Alberta's primarily undergraduate institution, with a strong focus on co-op education and professionally oriented programs. MRU has earned a solid reputation for business, nursing, communication, and sciences programs. Its suburban Calgary campus and co-op integration make it a practical choice for students focused on Calgary's thriving job market.

What average do you need to get into MRU?

There is no single MRU 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 80s. A competitive overall average for most MRU programs is roughly the mid-80s and up. Check the per-program admission averages below to find your target.

Key Facts

Location: Calgary, AB
Founded: 1910
Students: 15,000
Maclean's ranking: #19
QS World ranking: #1001
Approximate domestic tuition: $7000/year
Co-op available: Yes

Top Strengths

Business
Nursing
Communication Studies
Sciences
Education
Criminal Justice

Admission Averages by Program

Real admission average ranges for MRU programs, from most accessible to most competitive:

Nursing (BN) — admission average: high 80s (Competitive entry, strong Calgary Foothills and Rockyview hospital placements.)
Business Administration — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Good co-op program, strong Calgary oil and gas and finance sector connections.)
Accounting (BBA) — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (CPA pathway, increasingly well-regarded in Calgary business community.)
Communication Studies — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Strong public relations and media management track.)
Computer Information Systems — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (IT and systems focus with growing Calgary tech sector connections.)
Criminal Justice — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Strong program with Calgary Police and RCMP connections.)
Child Studies — admission average: mid 80s (Strong for early childhood education and social work careers.)
Psychology — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Good applied and research tracks.)
Biology — admission average: high 80s (Strong pre-professional pathway to medicine and veterinary programs.)
Environmental Science — admission average: mid-to-high 80s (Good field research in Alberta's diverse ecosystems.)

Things to Know

MRU's co-op program integrates directly with Calgary's energy, finance, and tech sectors.
The business program is well-regarded in Calgary - proximity to energy sector headquarters is a genuine advantage.
MRU's smaller size means more personal attention than UCalgary.
Calgary has no provincial sales tax - cost of living is very manageable.

Notable Alumni

Various Calgary business and community leaders

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