Statistics at McMaster
Not directly. At McMaster University you apply to Mathematics and Statistics Gateway, then choose statistics at the end of first year.
The program you actually apply to
Mathematics and Statistics Gateway
83–87%OUAC MZCo-op available
Prerequisites
- English 4U
- Advanced Functions 4U
- Calculus & Vectors 4U
When you choose statistics
At the end of first year.
What to watch for
Statistics is not a standalone degree or a Grade 12 application — the program is Honours Mathematics and Statistics – Statistics Specialization, chosen at the end of Level 1. A co-op version exists.
The same application also gets you to
Mathematics and Statistics Gateway is the entry point for 1 other major at McMaster. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Statistics at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Algomavia Computer Science - Data Science and AI (BCOSC 4 Year) (JAJ)65%
- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- Carletonvia Mathematics - Honours (CMA)78%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (GK)75–80%
- Lakeheadvia Mathematics (AAB)70%
- Laurentianvia Interdisciplinary Science (LVG)70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Mathematics (BA or BSc) (UZM)73–77%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario Techvia Data Science (DSM)73–77%
- Queen'svia Science – Mathematics and Data Sciences (QSM)80–87%
- TMUvia Mathematics and Its Applications (SEA)70–75%
- Trentvia Mathematics (RMA)70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Mathematical & Computational Sciences80–83%
- U of T (Scarborough)Direct entry87–90%
- U of T (St. George)via Mathematical & Physical Sciences83–90%
- Waterloovia Mathematics83–87%
- Westernvia Science (ES)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–80%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. McMaster’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.