Atlantic Common University Data Set - 2011
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A. General Information
- Address information
- Qualifications offered / awarded
- Degrees conferred by program
- Male enrolment by program
- Female enrolment by program
- Total enrolment by program
- Full-time enrolment by immigration status
B. Admission
- Applicants and registrants by type and program
- Program undergrad admission requirements
- Entering average ranges by program
- Application fee
- Students accepted for a term other than fall
- Deferred admission
C. Transfer Admission from Other Postsecondary Institutions
- Enroll transfer students?
- Number of transfer students (applied and registered)
- Transfer credit policies
D. Library Collections
- Library Collections
E. Student Life
- Geographic origin of first year Students
- Students living on campus
- Activities offered
- Housing
F. Student Experience Information
- Results from NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) 2013 survey
G. Annual Student Expenses
- Tuition, ancillary fees, room & board, and other expenses
H. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
- Number of instructional faculty members
- Undergraduate class size by year level
I. University Revenue and Expenses
- University Expenses
- University Revenues
J. Research
- Research awards by Granting Council
K. Other Useful Information
- Academic plans
- Key performance indicators (Graduation Rate)
- Retention Rate 2012 to 2013
A. General Information
Section A1 - Address Information |
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Acadia University |
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Admissions Information: |
Main Phone Number 902 585 2201 Internet Address http://www.acadiau.ca |
Section A2 - Qualifications offered / awarded
Degree / Diploma / Certificate: |
Offered?
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No. awarded in calendar year 2011 |
Undergraduate Certificate: |
Yes
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37 |
Undergraduate Diploma: |
Yes
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Bachelor's Degree: |
Yes
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530 |
Second Entry Professional degrees*: |
Yes
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130 |
Graduate Certificate: |
No
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Graduate Diploma: |
Yes
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Master's Degree: |
Yes
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221 |
Doctoral Degree: |
Yes
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3 |
Note: Includes all degrees/diplomas/certificates that are offered/awarded.
*Second entry professional degrees include: Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Theology, Consecutive Education
Section A3 - Degrees Conferred by program, 2011
Number of degrees conferred in the calendar year 2011
Program
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Bachelors & 1st Professional Degree |
Master's Degree | Doctoral Degree | Certificates |
Agriculture & Biological Science | 94 | 4 | ||
Business & Commerce | 129 | 0 | ||
Computer Sciences | 7 | 6 | ||
Education | 130 | 162 | ||
Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Fine & Applied Arts |
25 | 0 | ||
Humanities | 58 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed |
66 | 2 | ||
Mathematics | 9 | 1 | ||
Other Arts & Science | 0 | |||
Physical Sciences | 34 | 12 | ||
Social Sciences | 97 | 14 | ||
Theology | 3 | 16 | 3 | |
Therapy & Rehabilitation | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total: Degrees Conferred | 660 | 221 | 3 | 37 |
Section A4 - Male Enrolment by Program, 2011
Number of degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2011, including domestic and international students.
Program | Bachelors & 1st Professional Degree |
Master's Degree | Doctoral Degree | |||
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
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Agriculture & Biological Sciences | 121 | 5 | 5 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Business & Commerce | 307 | 17 | N/A | N/A | ||
Computer Sciences | 65 | 9 | 8 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Education | 39 | 4 | 43 | 1 | N/A | |
Fine and Applied Arts | 48 | 4 | N/A | N/A | ||
Humanities | 116 | 3 | 1 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed | 177 | 2 | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematics | 28 | 0 | 2 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Other Arts & Sciences | 44 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
Physical Sciences | 71 | 4 | 5 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Social Sciences | 227 | 11 | 5 | 6 | N/A | N/A |
Theology | 16 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 16 |
Therapy & Rehabilitation | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Section A5 - Female Enrolment by Program, 2011
Number of degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2011, including domestic and international students.
Program | Bachelors & 1st Professional Degree |
Master's Degree | Doctoral Degree | |||
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
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Agriculture & Biological Sciences | 387 | 5 | 11 | 7 | N/A | N/A |
Business & Commerce | 205 | 7 | N/A | N/A | ||
Computer Sciences | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | ||
Education | 139 | 25 | 168 | 3 | N/A | |
Fine and Applied Arts | 90 | 2 | N/A | N/A | ||
Humanities | 188 | 3 | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed | 239 | 5 | 2 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematics | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Other Arts & Sciences | 15 | N/A | N/A | |||
Physical Sciences | 57 | 3 | 0 | N/A | N/A | |
Social Sciences | 441 | 14 | 18 | 10 | N/A | N/A |
Theology | 18 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
Therapy & Rehabilitation | 32 | N/A | N/A |
Section A6 - Total Enrolment by Program, 2011
Number of degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2011, including domestic and international students.
Program | Bachelors & 1st Professional Degree |
Master's Degree | Doctoral Degree | |||
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
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Agriculture & Biological Sciences | 508 | 10 | 16 | 8 | N/A | N/A |
Business & Commerce | 512 | 24 | N/A | N/A | ||
Computer Sciences | 69 | 9 | 12 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Education | 178 | 29 | 211 | 4 | N/A | |
Fine and Applied Arts | 138 | 6 | N/A | N/A | ||
Humanities | 304 | 6 | 2 | 3 | N/A | N/A |
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed | 416 | 7 | 3 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematics | 53 | 3 | 2 | N/A | N/A | |
Other Arts & Sciences | 59 | 1 | N/A | N/A | ||
Physical Sciences | 128 | 4 | 8 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Social Sciences | 668 | 25 | 23 | 16 | N/A | N/A |
Theology | 34 | 31 | 12 | 15 | 48 | 20 |
Therapy & Rehabilitation | 37 | N/A | N/A |
A6B - Non-degree Students, 2011
Number of non-degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2010, including domestic and international students.
Male Non-degree Students | Female Non-degree Students | Total Non-degree Students | |||
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
Full-Time
Enrolment |
Part-Time
Enrolment |
44 | 67 | 25 | 72 | 69 | 139 |
Section A7 - Full-Time Enrolment by Immigration Status, Fall 2011
Number of degree seeking international full-time students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2010.
Bachelors & 1st Professional Degree |
Master's Degree | Doctoral Degree | Non-Degree | ||||
Canadian
Enrolment |
Student Visa
Enrolment |
Canadian
Enrolment |
Student Visa
Enrolment |
Canadian
Enrolment |
Student Visa
Enrolment |
Canadian
Enrolment |
Student Visa
Enrolment |
2738 | 335 | 91 | 16 | 45 | 7 | 60 | 0 |
B. Admission
Section B1 - Applicants and Registrants by Program, 2011 |
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Full-time, first-year degree-seeking applicants and registrants in first entry programs by type and program:
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Section B2 - Program Undergraduate Admission Requirements
The following URL will link you to Acadia University's Admission which will provide you with general information on our programs, including admission requirements:
> http://admissions.acadiau.ca
Section B3 - Secondary school Average of Full-Time, First year students by range and degree, 2011
Program | <70% | 70-74% | 75-79% | 80-84% | 85-89% | 90-94% | >=95% |
Bachelor of Arts | 10 | 33 | 51 | 53 | 62 | 28 | 14 |
Bachelor of Arts in Music | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
Bachelor of Music | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
Bachelor of Music Therapy | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
Bachelor of Applied Science | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Certficate in Applied Science | 1 | 2 | 5. | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
Bachelor of Business Administration | 2 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 5 |
Bachelor of Computer Science | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Bachelor of Kinesiology | 8 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 2 | |
Bachelor of Recreation Management | 5 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | ||
Bachelor of Science | 11 | 27 | 39 | 54 | 63 | 20 | |
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Sections B4 / B5 / B6 - Application fee / Students accepted for a term other than fall / Deferred admission
Application fees
Undergraduate (except BED): | $25 |
Bachelor of Education: | $35 |
Graduate: | $50 |
Admission in Winter, Spring, Summer terms
Are first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
[Please note that acceptance for terms other than fall may vary by program.]
> yes
Note: Please see URL http://www2.acadiau.ca/future-students.html
Source: Individual institutions
Deferred admission
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrolment after admission?
[Please note that the policy on deferred admission may vary by program.]
> yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:
> one year
Note: Please see URL http://www2.acadiau.ca/future-students.html
Source: Individual Institutions
C. Transfer Admission from Other Postsecondary Institutions
Sections C1/C2/C3 - Transfer Admission From Other Postsecondary Institutions |
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Enrolment of Transfer Students Source: Individual Institutions |
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Source: Individual Institutions |
D. Library Collections
Section D1 - Library Collections |
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The number of holdings for the 2011-12 year for each of the following categories:
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E. Student Life
Section E1 - Residence of First-Time, Full-Time, First Year Undergraduate Students in Previous Year |
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The following table shows the percentage of first-time, full-time first-year undergraduate students enrolled in fall 2011 by their home address in the previous year.
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Section E2 - Percentage of Full-Time, Undergraduate Students who live on campus, Fall 2011
% of Students Who Live on Campus | |
First Year: | 71.8% |
Total Undergraduate: | 42.5% |
Section E3 - Extracurricular Activities Offered
Link to the extracurricular activities offered:
>http://www.theasu.ca
Section E4 - Housing
The mix and variety of housing, including residence guarantee information:
> http://www.acadiau.ca/studentaffairs/residencelife/residenceoptions.html
F. Student Experience Information
Section F1 - Undergraduate Student Satisfaction
Results from the NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) 2009 Survey
How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? Enter the percentage in each category:
Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
First Year | 49% | 39% | 11% | 1% |
Senior Year | 43% | 45% | 10% | 2% |
If you could start over again, would you go to the same institution you are now attending? Enter the percentage in each category: | ||||
Definitely Yes | Probably Yes | Probably No | Definitely No | |
First Year | 51% | 34% | 11% | 4% |
Senior Year | 48% | 38% | 10% | 4% |
Section F2 - Results from the CGPSS (Canadian Graduate Professional Student Survey)
Did not participate
Section F3 - Results from the CUSC (Canadian University Survey Consortium)
Did not participate
G. Annual Student Expenses
Sections G1 - Annual Expenses - Please refer to link below. |
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First-year average undergraduate arts and science full-time tuition, ancillary fees, room and board, and other expenses, 2011-2012.
*Estimate For more detailed information on fees: |
H. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
Section H1 - Instruction Faculty and Class Size |
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Please report the number of instructional faculty members (excluding clinicians) in each category for Fall 2011/12:
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Section H2 - Undergraduate Class Size by Year Level, 2011
Class Sections | |||||||||||||
1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | ||||||||||
(#) | (%) | (#) | (%) | (#) | (%) | (#) | (%) | ||||||
< 30 students | 97 | 37 | 178 | 57 | 178 | 76 | 215 | 84 | |||||
30-60 students | 93 | 36 | 94 | 30 | 51 | 22 | 39 | 15 | |||||
61-100 students | 44 | 17 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||||
101-250 students | 21 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
251+ students | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
TOTAL | 259 | 100% | 311 | 100% | 234 | 100% | 256 | 100% | |||||
Class Sub Sections (i.e. lab, tutorial) | |||||||||||||
< 20 students | 14 | 16 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 63 | 15 | 71 | |||||
20-40 students | 34 | 40 | 55 | 58 | 16 | 35 | 6 | 29 | |||||
41+ students | 37 | 44 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||
TOTAL | 85 | 100% | 95 | 100% | 46 | 100% | 21 | 100% |
I. University Revenue and Expenses
Section I1 - Expenses 2010
Due to website sizing constraints, this file is available as a pdf.
Section I2 - Revenues 2010
Due to website sizing constraints, this file is available as a pdf.
J. Research
Section J - Research Awards, by Granting Council |
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K. Other Useful Information
Section K1 - Academic Plans
Link to the University's Academic Plans:
>Acadia University Strategic Plan
Section K2A - Key Performance Indicators
Degree Completion Rate for Undergraduate Cohort, Fall 2004, New Year 1 Students (who received a degree from Acadia University by December 1, 2011)
> 62%
Section K3 - Retention Rates 2010 to 2011
Year 1 to Year 2 Retention Rate (%):
> 80.8%
Retention rate: Report the percentage of first-time, full-time first year students in the fall 2010 term who returned to the institution for 2011 fall term.