Atlantic Common University Data Set - 2014

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A. General Information
  1. Address information
  2. Qualifications offered / awarded
  3. Degrees conferred by program
  4. Male enrolment by program
  5. Female enrolment by program
  6. Total enrolment by program
  7. Full-time enrolment by immigration status
B. Admission
  1. Applicants and registrants by type and program
  2. Program undergrad admission requirements
  3. Entering average ranges by program
  4. Application fee
  5. Students accepted for a term other than fall
  6. Deferred admission
C. Transfer Admission from Other Postsecondary Institutions
  1. Enroll transfer students?
  2. Number of transfer students (applied and registered)
  3. Transfer credit policies
D. Library Collections
  1. Library Collections
E. Student Life
  1. Geographic origin of first year Students
  2. Students living on campus
  3. Activities offered
  4. Housing
F. Student Experience Information
  1. Results from NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) 2013 survey
G. Annual Student Expenses
  1. Tuition, ancillary fees, room & board, and other expenses
H. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
  1. Number of instructional faculty members
  2. Undergraduate class size by year level
I. University Revenue and Expenses
  1. University Expenses
  2. University Revenues
J. Research
  1. Research awards by Granting Council
K. Other Useful Information
  1. Academic plans
  2. Key performance indicators (Graduation Rate)
  3. Retention Rate 2012 to 2013

A. General Information

Section A1 - Address Information

Acadia University

Mailing Address:
Wolfville Nova Scotia
B4P 2R6
Canada
 

 



Street Address:
15 University Avenue
Wolfville Nova Scotia
B4P 2R6
Canada
 

     

Admissions Information:
15 University Avenue
Wolfville Nova Scotia
Canada

Phone: 902-585-1016
Toll Free: 1-877-585-1121
Fax: 902-585-1081
Email: admissions@acadiau.ca

  Main Phone Number
902 585 2201

Internet Address
http://www.acadiau.ca

 

Section A2 - Qualifications offered / awarded

Degree / Diploma / Certificate:
Offered?
No. awarded in calendar
year 2014
Undergraduate Certificate:
Yes
66
Undergraduate Diploma:
Yes
 
Bachelor's Degree:
Yes
679
Second Entry Professional degrees*:
Yes
64
Graduate Certificate:
No
 
Graduate Diploma:
Yes
 
Master's Degree:
Yes
197
Doctoral Degree:
Yes
13


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

Number of degrees conferred in the calendar year 2014

Program
Bachelors & 1st
Professional Degree
Master's Degree Doctoral Degree Certificates
Agriculture & Biological Science 130     
Business & Commerce 120     4
Computer Sciences 14 4   1
Education 58 151    
Engineering       51
Fine & Applied Arts 31      
Humanities 62 2   7
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed 96      
Mathematics 13 5    
Other Arts & Sciences 17      
Physical Sciences 32 3    
Social Sciences 148 16    
Theology 13 8 13  
Therapy & Rehabilitation 9     3
Total: Degrees Conferred 743 197 13 66

 

Section A4 - Male Enrolment by Program

Number of degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2014, 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
Agriculture & Biological Sciences 125 4 11 7 N/A N/A
Business &  Commerce 377 15     N/A N/A
Computer Sciences 84 15 7 6 N/A N/A
Education 31   9 46 1 N/A
Fine and Applied Arts 35 4     N/A N/A
Humanities 96 2   2 N/A N/A
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed 171 6 1 1 N/A N/A
Mathematics 31 3 6 1 N/A N/A
Other Arts & Sciences 63 2     N/A N/A
Physical Sciences 104 1 4 1 N/A N/A
Social Sciences 233 9 5 6 N/A N/A
Theology 18 35 5 11 31 16
Therapy & Rehabilitation 7       N/A N/A
             
 

 

Section A5 - Female Enrolment by Program

Number of degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2014, 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
Agriculture & Biological Sciences 423 6 11 10 N/A N/A
Business &  Commerce 252 7     N/A N/A
Computer Sciences 4   1   N/A N/A
Education

74

  17 176 8 N/A
Fine and Applied Arts 84 1     N/A N/A
Humanities 154 6 1 1 N/A N/A
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed 292 4     N/A N/A
Mathematics 19   7   N/A N/A
Other Arts & Sciences 20       N/A N/A
Physical Sciences 82   7 1 N/A N/A
Social Sciences 498 12 15 16 N/A N/A
Theology 17 19 3 9 14 6
Therapy & Rehabilitation 56       N/A N/A
             
 

 

Section A6 - Total Enrolment by Program

Number of degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2014. 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
Agriculture & Biological Sciences 548 10 22 17 N/A N/A
Business &  Commerce 629 22     N/A N/A
Computer Sciences 88 15 8 6 N/A N/A
Education 105   26 222 9 N/A
Fine and Applied Arts 119 5     N/A N/A
Humanities 250 8 1 3 N/A N/A
Kinesiology, Recreation & Phys Ed 463 10 1 1 N/A N/A
Mathematics 50 3 13 1 N/A N/A
Other Arts & Sciences 83 2     N/A N/A
Physical Sciences 186 1 11 2 N/A N/A
Social Sciences 731 21 20 22 N/A N/A
Theology 35 54 8 20 45 22
Therapy & Rehabilitation 63       N/A N/A
             
 
     

A6B - Non-degree Students

Number of non-degree seeking students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2013, 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
76 53 46 110 122 163

 

Section A7 - Full-Time Enrolment by Immigration Status

Number of degree seeking international full-time students (headcount) enrolled for Fall 2014.

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
3018 332 86 24 38 16 15 22


B. Admission

Section B1 - Applicants and Registrants by Program, 2014

Full-time, first-year degree-seeking applicants and registrants in first entry programs by type and program:

Bachelor of Arts 242
Bachelor of Arts in Music 4
Bachelor of Music 19
Bachelor of Music Therapy 16
Bachelor of Applied Science 39
Bachelor of Business Administration 180
Bachelor of Computer Science 30
Bachelor of Kinesiology 109
Bachelor of Recreation Management/Bachelor of Community Development 16
Bachelor of Science 254
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 57
Bachelor of Theology 3

 

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, 2014

Program <70% 70-74% 75-79% 80-84% 85-89% 90-94% >=95%
Bachelor of Arts 11 22 36 38 51 36 11
Bachelor of Arts in Music   1       3  
Bachelor of Music     3 4 5 2 1
Bachelor of Music Therapy   1 1 2 5 2 3
Bachelor of Applied Science 1 3 7 7 6 7 2
Certficate in Applied Science   1 5 8 6 9 1
Bachelor of Business Administration 1 13 35 29 33 28 5
Bachelor of Computer Science   1 3 6 5 7 1
Bachelor of Kinesiology   6 27 24 27 15  
Bachelor of Community Development 2 3 3 3   1  
Bachelor of Science 1 12 17 36 57 62 34
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition   5 7 8 7 14 1

 

Sections B4 / B5 / B6 - Application fee / Students accepted for a term other than fall / Deferred admission

Application fees

Undergraduate (except BED): $40
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 Institution

Enrolment of Transfer Students

Do you enrol transfer students in first entry undergraduate programs?
> yes

If yes above, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
> yes

URL to more detailed information on transfer students:
>http://www.acadiau.ca/admissions/admreq/other.html

Source: Individual Institutions

Transfer Students

Number of students who applied and enrolled as degree-seeking transfer students in Fall 2014:
> Registrants: 186
Transfer students are those students who attended another postsecondary institution.
Source: Individual Institutions

Transfer Credit Policies

URL to specific policies on transfer students students:
>http://www.acadiau.ca/admissions/admreq/other.html
 

Source: Individual Institutions

D. Library Collections

Section D1 - Library Collections

The number of holdings for the 2011-12 year for each of the following categories:

Material Units Number of Holdings
Monograph Titles - Print Titles: # titles 625,028
Monograph Titles - Electronic Titles: # titles 275,414
Microform units: # units 439,517
Government Documents: # documents 129,037
Manuscripts and Archives: # linear metres 794
Printed Music Scores: # scores 4,511
Cartographic Materials: # sheets unavailable
Graphic Materials: # materials unavailable
Audio Materials: # titles 9,886
Film & Video Materials: # materials 3,456
Serials - Print & Microform: # titles 2,171 (currently received)
Serials - Electronic: # titles 30,536
 
For more information visit Vaughan Memorial Library


E. Student Life

Section E1 - Residence of First-Time, Full-Time, First Year Undergraduate Students in Previous Year

The following table shows the percentage of first-time, full-time first-year undergraduate students enrolled in fall 2014 by their home address in the previous year.

   
Percent from Nova Scotia 53.1%
Percent from rest of Canada: 37.3%
Percent from outside Canada: 9.6%

 

Section E2 - Percentage of Full-Time, Undergraduate Students who live on campus, Fall 2014

  % of Students Who Live on Campus
First Year: 77.14%
Total Undergraduate: 40.71%

 

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) 2013 Survey

How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this institution? Enter the percentage in each category:

  Excellent Good Fair Poor
First Year 42% 50% 8% 0%
Senior Year 61% 32% 5% 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 57% 34% 8% 1%
Senior Year 59% 32% 6% 3%

 

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

First-year average undergraduate arts and science full-time tuition, ancillary fees, room and board, and other expenses, 2014-2015.

  Domestic International
Tuition Fees: $6,205-7,227 $14,990
Ancillary Fees: $1,074 $1,074
 
Room and Board (on-campus): $7,802-12,982 $7,802-12,982
Room Only (on-campus): $3,800-8490 $3,800-8490
Board Only (on-campus meal plan): $4,002-4492 $4,002-4492
Books and Supplies: $1,500* $1,500*

 

*Estimate

For more detailed information on fees:
http://registrar.acadiau.ca/tl_files/sites/registrar/pdfs/Academic_Calendars/calendar_final.pdf#page=29
Additional Note: Please see URL listed above for further details on costs.


Source: Individual Institutions


H. Instructional Faculty and Class Size

Section H1 - Instruction Faculty and Class Size

Please report the number of instructional faculty members (excluding clinicians) in each category for Fall 2014/15:

Total number of instructional faculty: 232.5
Total number who are women: N/A
Total number with doctorate, first professional, or other highest level degree: 196  
 
Source: Individual Institutions; as reported to Maclean's

 

Section H2 - Undergraduate Class Size by Year Level, 2014

Class Sections
  1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
  (#) (%) (#) (%) (#) (%) (#) (%)
< 30 students 113 39 171 53 250 81 230 85
30-60 students 105 36 106 33 52 17 40 15
61-100 students 39 14 32 10 4 1 1 0
101-250 students 26 9 12 4 1 0 0 0
251+ students 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 288 100% 321 100% 307 100% 271 100%
Class Sub Sections (i.e. lab, tutorial)
< 20 students 38

31

41 37 38 59 14 67
20-40 students 34 28 59 53 25 39 7 33
41+ students 50 41 12 11 1 2 0 0
TOTAL 122 100% 112 100% 64 100% 21 100%


I. University Revenue and Expenses

Section I1 - Expenses 2012

Due to website sizing constraints, this file is available as a pdf.

 

Section I2 - Revenues 2012

Due to website sizing constraints, this file is available as a pdf

 


J. Research

Section J - Research Awards, by Granting Council

  Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada
(SSHRC)
2014
Natural Science and Engineering
Research Council of Canada
(NSERC)
2014
Canadian Institutes of
Health Research
(CIHR)
2014
No. of Awards 5 32 1
Funding ($) $349,180.00 $864,589.00 $8,502.00
 

Calendar year 2013

Sources: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)


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 2007, New Year 1 Students (who received a degree from Acadia University by December 1, 2014)

> 68.4%

 

Section K3 - Retention Rates 2013 to 2014

Year 1 to Year 2 Retention Rate (%):
> 77.5%

Retention rate: Report the percentage of first-time, full-time first year students in the fall 2013 term who returned to the institution for 2014 fall term.