St. Francis Xavier University

  • PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5view map
  • (902) 863-3300
  • June 15, 2010
  • March 01, 2010
  • www.stfx.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 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:

  1. Liberal arts program; focus on undergrad programs
  2. Strong school spirit, symbolized by popular "X ring"
  3. Excellent recreational/athletic facilities
  4. Began as Catholic university in 1853; rich intellectual tradition
  5. 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)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2009
  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 $6,187 $5,041

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction A B+

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education A A-
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality A- B+
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 B+ B+
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B B-
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 1

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+ B+
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 B+
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 67 138
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 13% 15%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 74% 50%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 13% 35%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 41% 39%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 57% 54%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 3% 8%

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 B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms A- B-
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus A B
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line A- B+
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment A- 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 B- C+
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A B
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities B- B

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction B B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space C+ B-
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation B+ A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- B+
Satisfaction with Library Staff B+ B+
Library Expenditures per Student $690 $799
Library holdings per Student N/A 331

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 Often 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 Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Sometimes Rarely

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 3 to 5 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Sometimes 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 3 to 5 3 to 5
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 None 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 83% 61%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $1,079 $1,078
CIS Top Three Finishes 1 1

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 51% 59%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 100% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C- D
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 95% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 61% 35%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 2% 4%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 5% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 6% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $6,187 $5,041
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $6,187 $5,210
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $6,948 $6,053
Room and Board Min $7,505 $6,165
Room and Board Max $10,280 $8,758
Off-Campus Housing Min $3,576 $4,526
Off-Campus Housing Max $4,064 $5,571

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 A- 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 40% 41%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 60% 59%
Percentage of International Students 4% 12%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 71 174
International Collaborations 24 71
Total Research ($ Millions) $8 $18
Total research per faculty $31,367 $51,576
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $2 $5
Granting Council dollars per faculty $7,057 $15,064

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 264 351
% Faculty Male 53% 64%
% Faculty Female 47% 36%