Mount Saint Vincent University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2465 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 697 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 60 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 5 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| # 3 of 5 | In Halifax |
| # 592 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
4,050
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 4,050 |
We've calculated the 75% acceptance rate for Mount Saint Vincent 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 Mount Saint Vincent 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.
Mount Saint Vincent University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Mount Saint Vincent University.
Course/Programme : Distance Learning and Continuing Education
Business Administration
Child Care and Development
Educational Psychology
English
Hotel and Restaurant
Marketing
Psychology
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Tourism
Women's Studies
Faculty : Arts and Science
Anthropology
Biology
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Cultural Studies
Economics
English
French
German
History
Library Science
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Peace and Disarmament
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Policy
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Women's Studies
Writing
Faculty : Education
Continuing Education
Curriculum
Education
Educational Psychology
Literacy Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Teacher Training
Faculty : Professional Studies
Business Administration
Child Care and Development
Family Studies
Gerontology
Hotel and Restaurant
Information Technology
Nutrition
Public Relations
Tourism
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 Mount Saint Vincent University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | 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 | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Communication Studies
Education
Family Studies
Gender Studies
Nutrition
Public Relations
Research profile
Mount Saint Vincent University has published 3,797 scientific papers with 58,322 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,725
/ 39,417
|
|---|---|
| Sociology |
1,813
/ 25,908
|
| Political Science |
1,767
/ 27,755
|
| Psychology |
1,600
/ 30,122
|
| Law |
1,591
/ 26,431
|
| Medicine |
1,575
/ 30,901
|
| Biology |
1,520
/ 29,612
|
| Philosophy |
1,454
/ 18,916
|
| Environmental Science |
1,432
/ 23,349
|
| Computer Science |
1,412
/ 24,630
|
| History |
1,075
/ 13,931
|
| Engineering |
1,010
/ 15,912
|
| Geography and Cartography |
956
/ 14,715
|
| Physics |
949
/ 16,883
|
| Chemistry |
842
/ 17,157
|
| Archaeology |
811
/ 12,428
|
| Economics |
810
/ 12,306
|
| Business |
763
/ 13,112
|
| Art & Design |
728
/ 7,481
|
| Geology |
702
/ 12,258
|
| Mathematics |
684
/ 12,520
|
| Social Psychology |
654
/ 14,159
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
621
/ 10,370
|
| Development Studies |
600
/ 9,808
|
| Psychiatry |
595
/ 12,710
|
| Linguistics |
592
/ 8,237
|
| Pathology |
564
/ 12,732
|
| Biochemistry |
550
/ 11,334
|
| Ecology |
495
/ 9,287
|
| Education |
484
/ 5,874
|
| Anthropology |
445
/ 6,902
|
| Neuroscience |
441
/ 9,027
|
| Genetics |
428
/ 8,148
|
| Organic chemistry |
423
/ 8,559
|
| Child Psychology |
416
/ 8,607
|
| Paleontology |
416
/ 8,475
|
| Statistics |
412
/ 8,314
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
364
/ 6,473
|
| Gender Studies |
360
/ 3,556
|
| Nursing |
354
/ 8,112
|
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Matt Robinson
1974-. (aged 52)
poet
Matt Robinson is a Canadian poet born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
2. Rafah DiCostanzo
1962-. (aged 64)
interpreter
politician
Rafah DiCostanzo is a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. She announced that she would not be seeking reelection in October 2024.
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3. André Lamontagne
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
André Lamontagne MNA is a Canadian politician who was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2014 election. He represents the electoral district of Johnson as a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec. He was the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food as well as the Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region, until 2025.
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4. Jane Cordy
1950-. (aged 76)
teacher
politician
Jane Marie Cordy is a former Canadian Senator who represented Nova Scotia from 2000 to 2024.
All 8 notable alumni
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