What is the acceptance rate for U of T (St. George) Chemical Engineering?

U of T (St. George) Chemical Engineering

University of Toronto — St. George

The published admission average for Chemical Engineering at University of Toronto — St. George is 87–93% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code TB. Applying adds a $45 program fee to the OUAC application fee; Group B applicants pay $67.32.

Chemical engineering teaches you how to design and operate large-scale industrial processes that transform raw materials into useful products, from pharmaceuticals to plastics to fuels. Unlike general engineering, it focuses specifically on chemistry at industrial scale and the physics of moving fluids and heat through equipment. The program includes mandatory co-op work terms, so you'll alternate between classroom study and paid jobs in chemical plants or related industries. It suits people who want hands-on problem-solving, enjoy chemistry and math, and prefer learning through real workplace experience alongside theory.

Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.

Admission average

87–93%

OUAC code

Study options

Co-op

University of Toronto — St. George publishes this as “High 80s to low 90s”

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What’s the U of T (St. George) Chemical Engineering acceptance rate?

University of Toronto — St. George doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Chemical Engineering, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 87–93% for September 2027 entry. U of T (St. George) acceptance rate, program by program

Admission requirements

Required: ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U

U of T (St. George)’s own wording

ENG4U
MCV4U
MHF4U
SCH4U
SPH4U
Particular attention is paid to the required courses.
See Ontario high school course codes.

How many other programs require these outright:

Also required

You must complete an Online Student Profile and pay an Engineering Assessment Fee of $43.86. If you have lower grades but have extensive extracurricular activity, you are still encouraged to apply.

What it costs

First-year tuition at U of T (St. George) is $6,220 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($14,460) costs more. U of T (St. George) tuition, program by program

Source: University of Toronto — St. George 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 chemical engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

Chemical engineers design and optimize industrial processes that produce chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fuels, food additives, and materials. You'd work as a process engineer improving efficiency at refineries or factories, a quality control engineer ensuring products meet standards, or a design engineer creating new equipment and systems.

In its favour

Starting salary is solid—around $88,000 in Ontario, and it rises quickly with experience.
There's steady work across Canada (oil and gas, pharma, food processing, water treatment). Companies need experienced people.
Most jobs don't require a P.Eng. licence to start. You can get licenced after two years of work, not four.

Worth knowing

Entry-level roles are often in smaller towns or industrial areas, especially in Western Canada where oil and gas dominates.
Routine monitoring and basic optimization are being automated. Companies are replacing junior engineers' data-crunching work with AI.
To move into senior roles or consulting, you'll need professional licensing, which takes time and exam prep.

How AI is changing this work

AI is automating the routine work—predictive maintenance, quality control checks, and process monitoring that junior engineers used to do by hand. What's not being automated is problem-solving when something breaks unexpectedly, designing new processes from scratch, and making calls about safety and compliance. Employers still need engineers on site, but they'll need people who can interpret what AI tells them, catch its mistakes, and handle exceptions. A degree starting in 2027 positions you to work alongside AI, not against it, but the entry-level job market is tightening.

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