Admission Results
University of British Columbia acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
University of British Columbia shows an observed acceptance rate of 58.3% from 216 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
58.3%
Applications
216
Accepted
95
Rank by volume
#37
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.8 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.64 - 3.99 |
| GRE average | 314 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Library And Information Science
19 outcomes - 81.3% acceptance
Economics
14 outcomes - 28.6% acceptance
Journalism
10 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Linguistics
9 outcomes - 37.5% acceptance
Urban Planning
9 outcomes - 71.4% acceptance
English
8 outcomes - 37.5% acceptance
Business Analytics
7 outcomes - 83.3% acceptance
Geography
6 outcomes - 20% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | LinguisticsPhD | GPA 4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Strategy And Business EconomicsPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2021 |
| Waitlist | Sauder, Strategy & Business EconomicsPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2021 |
| Waitlist | Clean Energy EngineeringMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| Admit | Clean Energy Engineering, MastersMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| Admit | Clean Energy EngineeringMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| other | Masters Of Clean Energy EngineeringMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| other | PhD In Business Administration,Urban And Real EstatePhD | GPA 3.7 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| Admit | Clean Energy EngineeringMasters | GPA 3.7 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2013 |
| Admit | Clean Energy EngineeringMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2011 |
What is the acceptance rate for University of British Columbia?
University of British Columbia has an observed acceptance rate of 58.3% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 216 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for University of British Columbia?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.