St. Francis Xavier University
- PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5view map
- (902) 863-3300
- June 15, 2010
- March 01, 2010
- www.stfx.ca
- Enrolments are “Full-time Equivalent” (FTE) figures (Statistics Canada, 2005-06)
- Operating Expenditures (CAUBO, 2005-06)
- Research Grants (Tri-Council, 2006-07)
- Library Holdings (CARL, 2006-07)
- 1853
- University
- Undergraduate
- English
- 4,248
- 99
- $62 Million
- $8 Million
- Alistair MacLoad - Author; Brian Mulroney - Former Prime Minister; Frank McKenna - Former Premier of New Brunswick; John Morris Rankin - Celtic musician
What the Students Say
Five Things:
- Liberal arts program; focus on undergrad programs
- Strong school spirit, symbolized by popular "X ring"
- Excellent recreational/athletic facilities
- Began as Catholic university in 1853; rich intellectual tradition
- Home of the Antigonish Movement (community outreach and development) and Coady International Institute
Courses With Kudos
Education, Nursing, Human Kinetics, Business, Jazz Studies, Celtic Studies
Student Sound Offs
"The small classes and close-knit university community allows me to have a degree of familiarity I couldn't expect elsewhere. Each of my professors knows me by name, and I've talked to several outside of class."
"I dislike the relatively small range of subjects covered, and consequently the slight lack of variety in the courses I can choose from."
"The Writing Centre is a great resource for students. Each time I've taken a paper to the writing centre, I've received a 10-15% boost in mark."
"Basic pool and gym membership is free during the school year, and there's all kinds of additional athletic programs (like aerobics and yoga classes) offered for only a small fee."
"Most of the campus is up to date technology-wise; in fact, they are making the whole campus wireless for (2007-08)."
"How many universities can say their students feel comfortable slapping their prez on the back and calling them by their first name?"
"The sense of community at St. FX is overwhelming. There is a sense of pride among the students because we are attending St. FX. School spirit is also huge on campus. Not only is the university supported by the student population but also by the town of Antigonish itself."
"I love the sense of tradition and community. I love that you can go anywhere in the world with an X ring and form an instant bond with someone else who went to X."
"My favourite aspect of the St. FX atmosphere is that it feels like I am at home with family. Everyone knows your name, and you are always treated with kindness and friendship."
"The Physical Plant on campus takes away from the attractiveness of campus - it stinks and is a huge eyesore. It blocks the new science building from view, and it is the gem of our campus."
Student survey results and additional indicators
For: St. Francis Xavier University
Institution size classification: Small (see the methodology)
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Notes
- Latest survey update: October 2009
- Other data sources: latest available data shown
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