Acadia University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1513 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 410 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 43 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 3 of 1 | In Wolfville |
| # 258 of 14,131 | For Automotive Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Enrollment
72,100
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, including International Baccalaureate |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 72,100 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for Acadia University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Acadia University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Acadia University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Acadia University.
Academy : Environment
Environmental Studies
Department/Division : Graduate Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Education
Educational Sciences
English
Geology
Mathematics
Parks and Recreation
Political Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Statistics
Surveying and Mapping
Faculty : Arts
Ancient Civilizations
Art Therapy
Canadian Studies
Comparative Religion
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French
German
Greek (Classical)
Histology
History
Latin
Literature
Modern Languages
Music
Music Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musical Instruments
Musicology
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Singing
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Women's Studies
Faculty : Professional Studies
Accountancy
Biology
Business Administration
Education
Marketing
Music Education
Nutrition
Parks and Recreation
Physical Therapy
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Technology Education
Faculty : Pure and Applied Science
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Dietetics
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nutrition
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
Faculty : Theology
Bible
Christian Religious Studies
History of Religion
New Testament
Religion
Religious Education
Religious Studies
Theology
Laboratory : Chemical Analysis and Bio-imaging
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemistry
Laboratory : Environmental Biogeochemistry
Chemistry
Laboratory : Eukaryotic Microbiology and Parasitology
Microbiology
Parasitology
Laboratory : Inorganic Photophysics and Biological Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Physics
Research Division : Analytical Research on the Environment
Environmental Studies
Research Division : Estuarine Research
Coastal Studies
Research Division : K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Botany
Environmental Studies
Research Division : Mathematical Modelling and Computation
Mathematics
Research Division : Media
Media Studies
Research Division : Northeast Asia
Asian Studies
Research Division : Sensory Research of Food
Food Technology
Research Division : Social and Business Entrepreneurship
Business Administration
Management
Research Division : Study of Ethnocultural Diversity
Cultural Studies
Ethnology
Research Division : Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Biology
Wildlife
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Acadia University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Christian Religious Studies
Doctorat/Doctoral Degree
Religion
Research profile
Acadia University has published 7,068 scientific papers with 166,915 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Geology, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,872
/ 91,196
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
3,866
/ 119,528
|
| Environmental Science |
3,759
/ 102,752
|
| Engineering |
2,777
/ 88,681
|
| Chemistry |
2,525
/ 74,667
|
| Physics |
2,413
/ 64,727
|
| Computer Science |
2,315
/ 64,211
|
| Medicine |
2,311
/ 85,235
|
| Geology |
2,273
/ 69,566
|
| Ecology |
2,146
/ 54,119
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,090
/ 63,788
|
| Sociology |
1,935
/ 52,177
|
| Political Science |
1,819
/ 51,536
|
| Philosophy |
1,713
/ 31,963
|
| History |
1,665
/ 42,976
|
| Law |
1,638
/ 50,622
|
| Paleontology |
1,523
/ 54,515
|
| Psychology |
1,456
/ 64,429
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,407
/ 41,331
|
| Archaeology |
1,367
/ 41,959
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,264
/ 32,024
|
| Biochemistry |
1,228
/ 38,976
|
| Mathematics |
1,157
/ 27,129
|
| Materials Science |
1,099
/ 24,974
|
| Business |
1,067
/ 44,698
|
| Oceanography |
1,056
/ 21,645
|
| Genetics |
1,041
/ 32,031
|
| Botany |
891
/ 22,646
|
| Art & Design |
868
/ 10,207
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
791
/ 13,691
|
| Economics |
774
/ 15,456
|
| Statistics |
743
/ 22,077
|
| Linguistics |
711
/ 13,044
|
| Zoology |
705
/ 16,874
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
655
/ 15,661
|
| Pathology |
596
/ 14,811
|
| Public Health |
559
/ 12,604
|
| Metallurgy |
558
/ 11,832
|
| Social Psychology |
551
/ 41,507
|
| Psychiatry |
524
/ 35,802
|
Annual publication & citation counts
43 Notable alumni
1. Harris Harding Bligh
1842-1918 (aged 76)
librarian
lawyer
law librarian
Harris Harding Bligh was a Canadian lawyer and librarian.
2. Theodore Harding Rand
1835-1900 (aged 65)
educator
Theodore Harding Rand was a Canadian educator and poet.
3. John Burpee Mills
1850-1913 (aged 63)
lawyer
politician
John Burpee Mills, KC was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
4. James Wilberforce Longley
1849-1922 (aged 73)
politician
judge
James Wilberforce Longley was a Canadian journalist, lawyer, politician, and judge.
All 43 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
AU
Founded
1838
Motto
In pulvere vincesIn dust, you conquer
Colors
garnet, blue
Academic calendar
September to April (September - December; January-April)
Address
15 University Avenue Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6 Canada
City Population
4,000
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