Historical Admission Grade Ranges

How Simon Fraser University calculates your admission evaluation depends on the requirements of the faculty or program you are applying to and your admission category. Review our Admission Requirements for details.

The following admission evaluation ranges reflect the historical acceptance grade ranges from the past three years. Students are encouraged to use these ranges as a guide to inform potential eligibility for admission to their desired program. However, grades equal to or higher than those listed below do not guarantee an offer of admission.

View admission grade ranges for: 

Canadian and International High School Applicants

If you are completing a Canadian High School curriculum outside Quebec, your admission will be based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses. Requirements for direct admission as an International High School student vary by the curriculum and/or country where you are completing your studies.

For students completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program, a minimum of 26 points is required for admission consideration to all programs. The competitive minimum varies by program. 

Faculty: 

Applied Sciences

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: high 80s to low 90s
Students studying on a student visa: high 80s to low 90s

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: high 80s to low 90s
Students studying on a student visa: high 80s to low 90s

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: mid 80s
Students studying on a student visa: mid 80s

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: mid 80s
Students studying on a student visa: high 80s

Program

All programs

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: low 80s
Students studying on a student visa: mid 80s

Program

All programs

Acceptance Grade Standard

All highschool students: Minimum grades in the 80s and supplemental application

Program

All programs

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: low 80s
Students studying on a student visa: mid 80s

Faculty:

Education

Program

All programs

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: mid 80s
Students studying on a student visa: high 80s

Faculty:

Environment

Program

All programs

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: low 80s
Students studying on a student visa: low 80s

Faculty:

Health Sciences

Program

All programs

Acceptance Grade Standard

Canadian and permanent residents: mid 80s
Students studying on a student visa: high 80s

Faculty:

Science

Program:

All programs 

Acceptance Grade standard:

Canadian and permanent residents: mid 80s
Students studying on a student visa: high 80s

College or University Transfer Applicants

Meeting the historical acceptance GPA range(s) below does not guarantee admission. Visit our website for more information on our College or University Transfer requirements. 

Faculty:

Applied Sciences

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B to A average
Students studying on a student visa: B+ to A average

Program:

Sofware Systems

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B to A average
Students studying on a student visa: B+ to A average

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B- to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B+ average

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B- to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B+ average

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B- to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B+ average

Program:

All programs

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: C+ to B- average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average

Program:

All programs

 

Acceptance Grade range:

Spring/Summer 2024

All transfer students: Minimum 2.80 Beedie Admission GPA on the 8 required courses and supplemental application

Program:

All programs

 

Acceptance Grade range:

Fall 2024 onwards

All transfer students: Minimum 2.67 (B-) CGPA and supplemental application

Program:

Communication

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: C+ to B- average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: C+ to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B- to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average

Faculty:

Education

Program:

All programs

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: B- to B+ average
Students studying on a student visa: B+ to A- average

Faculty:

Environment

Program:

All programs 

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: C+ to B- average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average

Faculty:

Health Sciences

Program:

All programs 

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: C+ to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average

Faculty:

Science

Program:

All programs 

Acceptance Grade range:

Canadian and permanent residents: C+ to B average
Students studying on a student visa: B- to B average