Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo , ON

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Located in Waterloo, ON and set in an urban environment, Wilfrid Laurier University is a public comprehensive higher education institution. This school follows a semester-based calendar. The freshman retention rate at Wilfrid Laurier University is 89.7%.

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Quick Facts

20,997

Total Number of Undergraduate Students

Admissions

You need to discover as much as you can about the entrance requirements of the institution in order to increase your chances of being accepted. Here are the most important data you need to know about admission at Wilfrid Laurier University.

As far as admission difficulty is considered, based on data self-reported by the institution this school is relatively easy to get into.

Retention Rate

The percentage of new students at a college or university who stay on for their second year is known as the freshman retention rate. Why is that information important? Because it tells you if the majority of freshmen enjoyed their first year at a school enough to come back.

The freshman retention rate for Wilfrid Laurier University was 89.7% in 2025, demonstrating the exceptional quality of the educational experience at this institution.

Student Body

Picking a school that is the right fit for you is not a simple task. Knowing more about the student population can help you get a clearer picture of the school's culture and life.

Main Student Body

The overall number of students enrolled at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2025 was 23,350.

Student Population Gender Ratio

The student body is coeducational, with 8,788 male and 9,929 female full-time students in 2025.

Cost

The financial aspect is one of the most important things to think about before applying to any college or university. Here are some details you should know about the expenses at Wilfrid Laurier University that the majority of students face.

Tuition and Fees

Here are some facts that can be useful if you were curious about Wilfrid Laurier University estimated tuition fees.

For local residents, public county and municipal institutions reported that tuition costs were CAN$6,059. For students who don't live in the state in which the university is located, the tuition was CAN$6,059 in 2025. Tuition costs at Wilfrid Laurier University for international students added up to CAN$34,880. Fees per academic year required of full-time students reached CAN$2,044 in 2025.

Category	Tuition	Fees	Total
Out-of-State	$6,059	$2,044	$8,103
In-State	$6,059	$2,044	$8,103

Books and Supplies

When you try to estimate the cost of attendance for a college or university, you need to think about the cost of books and supplies you're going to need. Most students have to allocate about CAN$1,500 for books and supplies during their time at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Boarding

When choosing a college, you should factor in the price of a dorm room and meals at the school cafeteria. How much do room and board fees average around at colleges and universities?

The cost of room and board (on campus) per academic year at Wilfrid Laurier University was CAN$15,718 in 2025. The cost of a dorm room only at this school in 2025 amounted to CAN$8,153 for one academic year.