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Douglas College Acceptance Rate
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Douglas College is the largest degree granting college based in British Columbia, standing tall since 1970. It has been recognized by the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance Program. It has also been recognized by the BC Education Quality Assurance (EQA) program. When it comes to Douglas College courses there are more than 500 university-transferable courses and hands-on learning available. Check more details on the Douglas acceptance rate below-

Douglas College Acceptance Rate 2025

As per official reports, about 27,000 students choose to study at Douglas College with 17,000 students enrolling in take-for-credit courses each year. Most of the full-time students were enrolled in Humanities and Social Sciences followed by Science and technology and Commerce and Business. 

Also the Douglas College acceptance rate stands at around 25% making the admission criteria very selective. Check the enrollment stats below-

Particulars 2025/26 Headcount
Student Population 27,000
Take-for-credit courses Enrollment 17,000
Acceptance Rate Around 25%

Douglas College Acceptance Rate for International Students

Of the total student population of 27,000, up to 4,210 are international students hailing from over 92 different countries of origin including India. Moreover the no. of international FTE students housed at Douglas College campus amounted to 3,187 which was slightly less than 2024. Check the enrollment stats for international students below-

Particulars 2025/26  Headcount
Student Population 27,000
International Enrollment 4,210

Douglas College Acceptance Rate Trends

The no. of total FTE enrollments has increased by 5% in the last five years. Whereas the no. of international full time enrollments has increased by 7.1%. This suggests that more and more students have been applying to Douglas College admissions each year. Check enrollment trends over the last five years for Douglas below-

Year Total FTE Enrollment International FTE
2025/26 11,686 3,187
2024/25 11,447 3,489
2023/24 11,187 3,345
2022/23 11,076 3,102
2021/22 11,121 2,975

Source: FTE Enrollment Reports - Mar 31 2021-25

Douglas College Requirements for International Students

Indian students are required to pay the Douglas College fees in a timely manner and fulfill the admission requirements mentioned below to secure a seat-

  • Completed application
  • Application fee of CAD 100 or INR 6.7k
  • High school/college transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of a valid passport
  • Study permit
  • A minimum overall average of 60% or equivalent in Class 12
  • Graduation from a recognized degree-granting post-secondary university with a 3 year bachelor's degree (PG)
  • A minimum overall average of 60% or equivalent during the bachelor degree program

(1 CAD = INR 67)

Tips to get selected at Douglas College

An increasing no. of students have been applying to Douglas due to quality of education and Douglas College job outcomes. leading to a lower Douglas College acceptance rate 2025. Students can refer to the tips given below to maximise their chances of selection-

  • Ensure you're eligible to apply to the college as well as your desired program since some courses maybe have additional requirements related to subject or grades so ensure you're able to meet these before applying.
  • Ensure that the official English test scores that you submit to Douglas aren't older than 2 years as they won't be accepted otherwise. Also, don't start your preparation for IELTS/TOEFL/PTE at the last minute. These skills take time to build.
  • Lastly ensure that you apply to Douglas before the application deadlines specified for international students. Avoid any last minute hassle and start filling your application early on.

Douglas College Acceptance Rate vs Langara College Acceptance Rate

 The Langara College acceptance rate stands at 85% making the admission criteria even very non selective. In contrast the Douglas College acceptance rate for international students stands at around 25% making the admission criteria very selective. Thus it can be concluded that Langara is much easier to get into and to secure a seat here the students need to have an exceptional grade as well as a participation record that makes their profile stand out.

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FAQs

Q:   What is the most popular major at Douglas College?
A: 

Most of the FTE students at Douglas were enrolled in Humanities and Social Sciences programs for the year of 2025. Check the FTE enrollment stats by the subject mentioned below-

Study Area2025 FTE Enrollment
Humanities and social sciences 1,807.5 
Science and technology 1,728.2
Commerce and business 1,261.9 
Language, literature and performing arts1,130.4 
Health sciences942.2 
Contract training900.4 
Applied community studies728.1

 

Q:   What are the English language requirements for Douglas College?
A: 

Indian students are required to submit the following English test scores to Douglas College to be able to secure a seat mentioned below-

  • TOEFL iBT- 83 with minimum 21 in Writing for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs
  • IELTS Academic- 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs
  • DET- 110 overall
  • PTE Academic- 56 
Q:   Do I require Mathematics for Douglas College admissions?
A: 

Yes for most programs at Douglas applicants must have minmum final grade of "C" or 60% or equivalent in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent. Only then will you be able to secure seat

Q:   When will I receive my decision from Douglas College?
A: 

Douglas College will send you acknowledgement letter approximately two or three weeks after submission. An admissions officer will advise you about all the eligibility requirements for your desired programme in writing. 

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