Saint Mary’s University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1446 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 391 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 40 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 2 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| # 2 of 5 | In Halifax |
| # 291 of 967 | For Real Estate |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
70%
Enrollment
7,281
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; TOEFL test for foreign students |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer Semesters |
| Enrollment | 7,281 |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Saint Mary’s 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 Saint Mary’s 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.
Saint Mary’s University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Saint Mary’s University.
Faculty : Arts
Ancient Civilizations
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Business Administration
Canadian Studies
Chinese
Classical Languages
Criminology
Development Studies
Economics
English
Film
French
Gender Studies
Geography
German
Greek (Classical)
Hispanic American Studies
History
Irish
Japanese
Latin
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theology
Women's Studies
Faculty : Education
Education
Foreign Languages Education
Linguistics
Mathematics Education
Teacher Training
Faculty : Science
Applied Physics
Astronomy and Space Science
Astrophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
Geography
Geology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Physics
Psychology
School : Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
Information Sciences
Information Technology
International Business
Labour and Industrial Relations
Management
Marketing
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 Saint Mary’s University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | 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 |
Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Accountancy
Ancient Civilizations
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Astrophysics
Biology
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology
Cultural Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Film
Finance
Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
French
Gender Studies
Geography
Geology
German
History
Human Resources
Information Management
International Business
Irish
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Welfare
Sociology
Spanish
Women's Studies
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Astronomy and Space Science
Business Administration
Canadian Studies
Computer Science
Criminology
Data Processing
Development Studies
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Geography
History
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Management
Native Language Education
Natural Sciences
Philosophy
Psychology
Theology
Women's Studies
Doctorat/Doctoral Degree
Astronomy and Space Science
Business Administration
Development Studies
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Natural Sciences
Research profile
Saint Mary's University has published 7,751 scientific papers with 210,929 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
4,067
/ 116,111
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
3,864
/ 113,119
|
| Physics |
3,755
/ 111,749
|
| Biology |
3,564
/ 109,004
|
| Engineering |
3,471
/ 99,817
|
| Computer Science |
3,184
/ 98,462
|
| Chemistry |
2,758
/ 77,660
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,579
/ 83,031
|
| Political Science |
2,391
/ 73,954
|
| Geology |
2,357
/ 70,314
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,220
/ 63,400
|
| Law |
2,203
/ 66,952
|
| Sociology |
2,090
/ 51,870
|
| Philosophy |
1,872
/ 53,529
|
| Medicine |
1,838
/ 57,425
|
| Business |
1,711
/ 65,496
|
| Ecology |
1,687
/ 56,690
|
| History |
1,687
/ 39,534
|
| Paleontology |
1,638
/ 50,191
|
| Psychology |
1,544
/ 56,729
|
| Archaeology |
1,428
/ 36,775
|
| Mathematics |
1,405
/ 42,262
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,321
/ 43,734
|
| Economics |
1,300
/ 38,401
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,270
/ 36,511
|
| Materials Science |
1,247
/ 33,738
|
| Statistics |
1,126
/ 36,037
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,040
/ 26,070
|
| Biochemistry |
1,020
/ 29,762
|
| Social Psychology |
934
/ 41,094
|
| Optics |
894
/ 25,557
|
| Art & Design |
878
/ 15,306
|
| Linguistics |
877
/ 21,593
|
| Genetics |
863
/ 23,477
|
| Computer Vision |
829
/ 25,306
|
| Management |
800
/ 37,992
|
| Earth science and Geoscience |
723
/ 20,662
|
| Machine Learning |
695
/ 22,116
|
| Finance |
686
/ 21,416
|
| Metallurgy |
669
/ 18,148
|
Annual publication & citation counts
12 Notable alumni
1. Steven Laffoley
1963-. (aged 63)
educator
Steven Laffoley is a Canadian author and educator.
2. Ronald Wallace
1916-2008 (aged 92)
businessperson
politician
Ronald Wallace, CM was a Canadian politician and optometrist. Wallace is the longest-serving mayor of the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
3. Louise Edwards
1978-. (aged 48)
astrophysicist
astronomer
Louise Olivia Violet Edwards is a Canadian astronomer and associate professor of physics at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), and is one of the first Black Canadians to receive a PhD in astronomy. In 2002, she was pictured on a Canadian stamp.
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4. Joey Haywood
1984-. (aged 42)
basketball player
Joel "Joey" Haywood is a Canadian-born Trinidad and Tobago former professional basketball player who was a member of the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Due to his reputation as a streetball player and his ball-handling expertise, he is often nicknamed "The King Handles".
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All 12 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SMU
Founded
1802
Motto
One University. One World. Yours
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
September to April (September - December; January-April). Also Summer Semesters
Address
923 Robie Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3 Canada
City Population
440,000
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