Thompson Rivers University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2119 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 585 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 53 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 5 of 1 | In Kamloops |
| # 416 of 1,027 | For Publishing |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
84%
Enrollment
15,000
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 84% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; English Language Assessment Test, TOEFL or IELTS for students whose first language is not English |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
We've calculated the 84% acceptance rate for Thompson Rivers 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 Thompson Rivers 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.
Thompson Rivers University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Thompson Rivers University.
Faculty : Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism
Cooking and Catering
Food Science
Hotel Management
Sports
Sports Management
Tourism
Faculty : Arts
Anthropology
Canadian Studies
Chinese
Economics
English
Fine Arts
French
Geography
German
History
Japanese
Journalism
Modern Languages
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Visual Arts
Faculty : Human, Social and Educational Development
Distance Education
Education
Foreign Languages Education
Physical Education
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Social Work
Special Education
Faculty : Law
Law
Faculty : Science
Animal Husbandry
Architectural and Environmental Design
Astronomy and Space Science
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Design
Ecology
Electronic Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Engineering
Engineering Drawing and Design
Fine Arts
Geology
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Natural Resources
Physics
Respiratory Therapy
Statistics
Telecommunications Engineering
School : Business and Economics
Accountancy
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
International Business
Management
Marketing
School : Nursing
Health Sciences
Nursing
School : Trades and Technology
Horticulture
Metal Techniques
Service Trades
Technology
Water Management
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 Thompson Rivers 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Business Administration
Education
Environmental Studies
Research profile
Thompson Rivers University has published 3,549 scientific papers with 52,485 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,503
/ 34,286
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,837
/ 33,766
|
| Political Science |
1,675
/ 20,800
|
| Law |
1,567
/ 20,165
|
| Biology |
1,514
/ 28,498
|
| Computer Science |
1,481
/ 25,331
|
| Sociology |
1,381
/ 18,677
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,217
/ 20,012
|
| Medicine |
1,189
/ 17,781
|
| Engineering |
1,180
/ 19,872
|
| Philosophy |
1,116
/ 15,625
|
| Psychology |
1,096
/ 15,609
|
| Business |
1,040
/ 15,596
|
| Physics |
1,040
/ 17,629
|
| Ecology |
1,032
/ 22,663
|
| Mathematics |
969
/ 15,053
|
| Economics |
967
/ 14,126
|
| Geology |
938
/ 21,690
|
| History |
876
/ 12,356
|
| Archaeology |
787
/ 12,105
|
| Chemistry |
734
/ 16,100
|
| Statistics |
660
/ 11,968
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
632
/ 9,271
|
| Paleontology |
624
/ 14,918
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
590
/ 8,889
|
| Development Studies |
539
/ 8,677
|
| Linguistics |
510
/ 7,605
|
| Art & Design |
504
/ 8,025
|
| Social Psychology |
488
/ 7,733
|
| Genetics |
450
/ 10,553
|
| Biochemistry |
427
/ 10,804
|
| Machine Learning |
424
/ 8,965
|
| Pathology |
406
/ 6,754
|
| Botany |
403
/ 8,543
|
| Management |
391
/ 5,653
|
| Anthropology |
366
/ 5,412
|
| Public Health |
357
/ 5,057
|
| Education |
350
/ 4,204
|
| Psychiatry |
327
/ 4,627
|
| Demography |
313
/ 4,493
|
Annual publication & citation counts
3 Notable alumni
1. Daniel Hayes
1985-. (aged 41)
actor
boxer
model
Daniel Hayes is an actor, model and boxer. His professional career is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2. Craig Coolahan
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Craig Thomas Coolahan is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Calgary-Klein.
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3. John Gordon Perrin
1989-. (aged 37)
volleyball player
John Gordon "Gord" Perrin is a Canadian volleyball player. He was a three–time Turkish Champion (2013, 2015, 2024). Perrin is a retired member of the Canada men's national volleyball team, participating in two Olympic Games (Rio 2016 & Tokyo 2020), as well as winning gold at the 2015 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship.
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All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
TRU
Founded
1970
Motto
Quansem IlepTo strive ahead
Colors
dark blue, sage green
Academic calendar
September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August)
Address
Box 3010 900 McGill Road Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 0C8 Canada
City Population
98,000
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