University of Calgary [The]

  • 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4view map
  • (403) 220-5110
  • April 01, 2010
  • December 15, 2009
  • www.ucalgary.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1966
  • University
  • Research Intensive
  • English
  • 18,090
  • 4,506
  • $539 Million
  • $227 Million
  • 6,206,906
  • Stephen Harper - Prime Minister of Canada; James Gosling - creator of the Java programming language; Robert Thirsk - astronaut

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. International research reputation, especially in medicine, science
  2. Large classes in early years
  3. Large, park-like campus setting
  4. Can tailor your own combined degree
  5. Collaborative degree programs with Red Deer College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Courses With Kudos

Business, Engineering, Medicine, Health Sciences, Kinesiology

Student Sound Offs

"If you are interested in doing research of any kind, this is the university to go to ... You can always find someone to take you on for a research project for credit or as a summer student."

"It is a beautiful campus. When it is warm, there are people outside all over the place. It feels like a community. The campus is small enough that it can be easily navigated, but large enough to seem important ... There are tunnels and connections between almost all of the buildings, so that when the weather is trashy one never has to step foot outside in the cold/rain."

"Lots of interaction with the [city] community. As a music student, I get to study regularly with members of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra."

"The professors are often there because they are good researchers and not good teachers. Thus, we often get stuck with professors who are brilliant but can't teach ... and often have poor English."

"I love having full access to the pool, rock-climbing wall, racquet courts, gymnasium, Olympic Oval, indoor track and gym."

"The school spirit is lacking ... A lot of it has to do with the fact that many students are Calgary residents so they have their own communities and do not relate/feel attached to the UofC."

"There is never a computer that is open no matter what time of day it is, morning, afternoon or night. You have to have your own computer or you will never get your assignments done."

"The students are very accepting and welcoming. I meet new people every day in my classes and it's easy to get to know them fairly well."

"There is no activism or sense of community other than one based around drinking or sports. The campus is very conservative generally - which makes sense since it is in Alberta."

"The Safewalk program runs 24/7 and has people to walk you anywhere on campus or nearby so you don't have to walk alone."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: University of Calgary
Institution size classification: Large   (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

Refine your results by selecting a field of study (the default is all fields of study combined).

Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,749 $4,446

Overall Student Satisfaction

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

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education B B+
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality B B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students B+ B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A- A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty B- B-
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback B- B-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B- C+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 2

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling C+ B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process C+ 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 B B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus C+ B-
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities N/A B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security N/A A-
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas N/A B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B- B-

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size C+ B-
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 197 194
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 7% 10%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 36% 42%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 57% 48%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 32% 26%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 52% 56%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 16% 18%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus B B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network B+ B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms B B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus B B+
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 C+ B-
Satisfaction with Student Residences C B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus C+ B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities A- B+

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff B+ B+
Library Expenditures per Student $1,565 $1,104
Library holdings per Student 343 253

Campus Activity

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

Student Academic Experience

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

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services A- B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services N/A 60%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $900 $620
CIS Top Three Finishes 9 2

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 N/A 54%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore N/A 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services N/A 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services N/A 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students N/A 2%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students N/A 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities N/A 5%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,749 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,749 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $5,950
Room and Board Min $5,160 $6,475
Room and Board Max $240 $8,520
Off-Campus Housing Min $5,856 $4,845
Off-Campus Housing Max $7,528 $5,993

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 B B+
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge C+ C+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities C+ C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 45% 44%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 55% 56%
Percentage of International Students 6% 8%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 1996 2276
International Collaborations 802 900
Total Research ($ Millions) $227 $279
Total research per faculty $152,834 $180,334
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $55 $74
Granting Council dollars per faculty $36,938 $46,815

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 1482 1457
% Faculty Male 69% 68%
% Faculty Female 31% 32%