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Queen's Commerce

Queen's University

The published admission average for Commerce at Queen's University is 87% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code QC. This program also requires a supplementary application.

Commerce is a broad business degree covering accounting, finance, management, and marketing alongside core business concepts. You'll study how organizations operate financially and strategically across different functions. It suits people who want a flexible business foundation before specializing, rather than committing to accounting or finance alone from day one.

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Admission average

87%

OUAC code

QC

First-year spaces

655

Queen's University publishes this as “87%+”

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Supplementary application required

What’s the Queen's Commerce acceptance rate?

Queen's University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Commerce, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 87% for September 2027 entry. Queen's acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required
ENG4U, MCV4U

Queen's’s own wording

  • ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • MCV4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 1 other 4U course in mathematics with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • No more than two 4M courses from the same discipline.
  • Supplementary Application is required.
  • See Ontario high school course codes.

How many other programs require these outright:

Also required

  • A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines.

What it costs

First-year tuition at Queen's is $6,204.60 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Commerce, years 1–2 ($16,613.19) and Engineering and Applied Science ($12,152.92) cost more. Queen's tuition, program by program

Source: Queen's University on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.

What this leads to

The picture for accounting as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Most graduates start as accounting clerks or junior accountants processing transactions, month-end closes, and account reconciliations. Those who pursue a CPA can advance to accounting manager, controller, or financial analyst roles.

In its favour

  • Job openings exist across all industries and company sizes, and accounting skills transfer easily between sectors
  • Consistent long-term demand—businesses need accurate financial records whether the economy grows or shrinks
  • Strong salary progression: employers prioritize pay increases for people with specialized skills and certifications

Worth knowing

  • Entry-level positions increasingly require 2–3 years of co-op or internship experience—a degree alone won't get you hired
  • Permanent hiring has slowed while contract and temporary roles are rising, meaning less job security early on
  • Routine data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliation work is being automated; you'll need to build skills in analysis and strategy to progress past junior roles
  • Many employers prefer or require a CPA designation for advancement, meaning 4+ more years of study and exams after your degree if you want senior positions

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating the clerical work that usually fills entry-level accounting jobs: data entry, bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and expense categorization. However, 85% of firms that adopt this automation redeploy their staff to financial analysis and strategic guidance—work AI cannot do alone. The risk is real if you graduate with only basic technical skills, but demand is strong for accountants who can interpret data, explain business problems, and guide decisions. Starting a degree in 2027 means you'll graduate into a field where the routine work is gone and employers expect you to move beyond it quickly.

Where this came from (6 sources)
  1. 1. 2026 Canada Job Market: Finance and Accounting Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles
  2. 2. 2026 Canada Accounting and Finance Hiring and Employment Trends | Robert Half
  3. 3. 2026 Accounting Salary Guide: Automation, Skills & Compensation | Randstad Canada
  4. 4. Best Accounting Jobs for 2026 | Randstad Canada
  5. 5. Accounting & Finance Permanent Salaries Canada 2026 | Morgan McKinley
  6. 6. 2026 Canada Finance and Accounting Salaries and Compensation Trends | Robert Half

Deadline reminders

This program needs a supplementary application, and those close before the January OUAC deadline — some in early December. We’ll email you before the ones that apply to Commerce.

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