St. Francis Xavier University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1537 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 420 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 45 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 4 of 1 | In Antigonish |
| # 499 of 14,131 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
71%
Enrollment
7,281
Religion
Christian
Languages
English;French;Scottish Gaelic
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 7,281 |
We've calculated the 71% acceptance rate for St. Francis Xavier 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 St. Francis Xavier 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.
St. Francis Xavier University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up St. Francis Xavier University.
Course/Programme : Climate Science
Meteorology
Course/Programme : Graduate Studies
Adult Education
Biology
Celtic Languages and Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Education
Physics
Faculty : Arts
Adult Education
Ancient Civilizations
Anthropology
Aquaculture
Asian Religious Studies
Bible
Canadian Studies
Catholic Theology
Celtic Languages and Studies
Christian Religious Studies
Classical Languages
Development Studies
Economics
English
Fine Arts
French
German
Greek (Classical)
History
Jazz and Popular Music
Latin
Literature
Modern Languages
Music
Music Theory and Composition
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Women's Studies
Faculty : Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business Computing
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Information Sciences
Information Technology
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Software Engineering
Faculty : Education
Continuing Education
Curriculum
Education
French
Leadership
Literacy Education
Pedagogy
Physical Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Faculty : Science
Aquaculture
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Nursing
Nutrition
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Statistics
Institute : Coady International
Adult Education
Development Studies
Finance
Health Sciences
Leadership
Natural Resources
Laboratory : Aquatic Plant Resources
Plant and Crop Protection
Laboratory : Behavioural Neuroscience
Behavioural Sciences
Neurosciences
Laboratory : Infant Development
Child Care and Development
Laboratory : Marine Ecology
Ecology
Laboratory : Parent and Child Interaction
Child Care and Development
Research Division : ACEnet
Computer Science
Research Division : Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Research Division : Health Literacy in Rural Nova Scotia Research Project
Health Sciences
Research Division : TPI [physics]
Physics
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 St. Francis Xavier 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 | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Adult Education
Biology
Celtic Languages and Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Education
Research profile
St. Francis Xavier University has published 8,084 scientific papers with 175,866 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
4,562
/ 83,945
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
3,760
/ 92,650
|
| Biology |
3,402
/ 96,590
|
| Engineering |
3,289
/ 77,883
|
| Computer Science |
3,051
/ 74,004
|
| Physics |
2,961
/ 70,106
|
| Political Science |
2,736
/ 48,596
|
| Chemistry |
2,557
/ 74,456
|
| Law |
2,495
/ 47,027
|
| Sociology |
2,440
/ 40,162
|
| Philosophy |
2,265
/ 39,496
|
| Geology |
2,204
/ 59,121
|
| Medicine |
2,134
/ 55,108
|
| Psychology |
2,074
/ 49,485
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,072
/ 48,113
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,052
/ 41,079
|
| Mathematics |
1,780
/ 43,587
|
| History |
1,747
/ 25,926
|
| Ecology |
1,714
/ 41,292
|
| Business |
1,474
/ 27,553
|
| Archaeology |
1,368
/ 24,434
|
| Paleontology |
1,352
/ 41,340
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,336
/ 37,946
|
| Economics |
1,325
/ 21,125
|
| Materials Science |
1,179
/ 27,975
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,075
/ 28,545
|
| Biochemistry |
1,052
/ 33,953
|
| Art & Design |
1,048
/ 13,897
|
| Statistics |
1,032
/ 28,502
|
| Linguistics |
978
/ 20,710
|
| Oceanography |
866
/ 18,187
|
| Genetics |
858
/ 21,872
|
| Development Studies |
780
/ 11,911
|
| Pathology |
722
/ 24,203
|
| Management |
721
/ 15,907
|
| Social Psychology |
705
/ 19,645
|
| Computer Networking |
682
/ 18,089
|
| Education |
672
/ 10,362
|
| Machine Learning |
665
/ 22,843
|
| Botany |
640
/ 16,560
|
Annual publication & citation counts
38 Notable alumni
1. Joseph Alexander Gillies
1849-1921 (aged 72)
lawyer
politician
Joseph Alexander Gillies was a Canadian politician.
2. Alexander MacDonald
1858-1941 (aged 83)
Catholic priest
Catholic bishop
Alexander MacDonald was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest, educator, author, and Bishop of Victoria, British Columbia.
3. Tyrell Vernon
1988-. (aged 38)
basketball player
Tyrell Jordan Vernon is a Canadian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the St. Francis X-Men basketball of the CEBL. He previously played for the Mississauga Power of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC). He played at the collegiate level with McMaster University and then St. Francis Xavier University and was one of...
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4. Leo Glavine
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
Leo A. Glavine is a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Kings West in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 2003 until his retirement from politics in 2021. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.
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All 38 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
StFX
Founded
1853
Motto
Quaecumque Sunt Vera (Philippians 4:4-9)Whatsoever things are true
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May)
Address
P.O. Box 5000 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5 Canada
City Population
4,000
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