Acadia University

  • 31 Acadia Street, Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6view map
  • (902) 542-2201
  • (877) 585-1121
  • - The application process is open.
  • March 15, 2010
  • www.acadiau.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1838
  • University
  • Undergraduate
  • English
  • 3,453
  • 114
  • $64 Million
  • $4 Million
  • Dalton Camp - Politician and political strategist; Peter MacKay - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs; Freeman Paterson - Photographer and author; Harrison McCain - former chairman of McCain Foods Ltd.; David Levy - astronomer

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Small-town atmosphere
  2. Embrace of technology in the classroom
  3. Limited course selection
  4. Leafy, attractive campus
  5. High tuition

Courses With Kudos

Biology, Business, Education, Music, Sciences, Kinesiology, Computer science

Student Sound Offs

"I love the small town life at Acadia. It is easier to make lifelong friends rather than a lot of random acquaintances."

"All of our classrooms have top-notch technology, our faculty integrate technology into our courses and all students quickly become comfortable with using technology ... it's a part of our culture."

"The student use of laptops has made the school very impersonal, and it is also a big distraction during class when people are chatting or surfing the Web."

"Has a tendency to be slightly elitist. Due to the high cost of tuition many of the students are from affluent families. Some of these students are less than respectful of others."

"Acadia is a small school in a small town, so it really makes the whole area university-centric. It fosters a great sense of community and belonging, but sometimes being trapped in the 'Acadia bubble' can be claustrophobic."

"Because the school is so small, there are not of specialized courses offered. Great for people who don't really know exactly what they want to do, though."

"The honours programs are fantastic. At Acadia our advisers are professors who only have a few students to oversee. You get a lot of attention."

"Being on a first-name basis with many of my professors has made a huge difference in my education. Many of my friends who chose to go to larger teaching institutions are constantly surprised that my profs know me by name when they see me at the local grocery store or pub."

"You can always find something to do, even in little Wolfville. You may leave your family to come here, but you adopt a new one that's campus-wide."

"I think there could be better lighting on campus at night, I don't always feel safe when I'm walking home from night classes or from the library late at night."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Acadia University
Institution size classification: Very Small   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2008
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

Legend

Canadian University Report - Student Survey
Third Party Data - additonal indicators

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Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $7,210 $6,281

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction A- A-

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education A A
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality A- A-
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students A A
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A A+
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty A A
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback A- A-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B B+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A N/A

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling B- B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process B+ A-
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B- B-
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B B+
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities C+ C+

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere A A-
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus A- B+
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities A- B
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A+ A
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas A- B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B+ B+

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size A+ A
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 55 47
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 29% 36%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 61% 57%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 10% 7%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 53% 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 44% 40%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 2% 1%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus A B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network A- B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus A+ A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms A B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus A A-
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line A+ A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment B+ B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities B+ B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls B+ B+
Satisfaction with Student Residences A- B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A A-
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities C- B-

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space A- B+
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A+ B+
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B+ B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff A A-
Library Expenditures per Student $900 $1,463
Library holdings per Student N/A N/A

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Often Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Sometimes Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Sometimes Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Sometimes Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Sometimes Sometimes

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Often Often
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Often Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 6 to 10 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Often Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 6 to 10 6 to 10
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More None None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services B- B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 82% 65%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $1,949 $1,498
CIS Top Three Finishes 1 N/A

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services B B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 61% 58%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore C- B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 99% 99%
Satisfaction with Food Services D C-
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 89% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 67% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students C B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 1% 3%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B B
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 8% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 7% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $7,210 $6,281
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $7,210 $6,740
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $7,971 $6,215
Room and Board Min $6,994 $5,859
Room and Board Max $10,305 $7,215
Off-Campus Housing Min 3576 $4,479
Off-Campus Housing Max 4064 $5,320

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance C C+
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries C C+
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C C+

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment B+ B+
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers A- B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge B- B-
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities B- C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 45% 40%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 55% 60%
Percentage of International Students 15% 9%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 78 45
International Collaborations 36 21
Total Research ($ Millions) $4 $5
Total research per faculty $19,949 $29,498
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $2 $1
Granting Council dollars per faculty $7,769 $5,900

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 216 98
% Faculty Male 75% 65%
% Faculty Female 25% 35%