Statistics at Western
Not directly. At Western University you apply to Science (ES), then choose statistics at the end of first year, during Intent to Register in March.
The program you actually apply to
Science
80–87%OUAC ESCo-op availableSupplementary application
Prerequisites
- English, ENG4U
- Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
- Two of:
- Advanced Functions, MHF4U
- Biology, SBI4U
- Math of Data Management, MDM4U
When you choose statistics
At the end of first year, during Intent to Register in March.
What to watch for
Statistical and Actuarial Sciences sits in the Faculty of Science under code ES — there is no separate stats application. Its modules include Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Financial Modelling and Applied Statistics.
The same application also gets you to
Science is the entry point for 7 other majors at Western. 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%
- McMastervia Mathematics and Statistics Gateway83–87%
- 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%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–80%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Western’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.