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Acadia University

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world rank  1064

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Overview

Founded in 1838, the Acadia University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Wolfville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially recognized by the Department of Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, Acadia University (AU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Acadia University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 187-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Canadian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Acadia University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Acadia University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Acadia University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Acadia University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym AU
Founded 1838
Motto In pulvere vinces
In dust, you conquer
Colours Garnet and blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address 15 University Avenue
Wolfville
B4P 2R6 Nova Scotia
Canada
Acadia University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Acadia University Phone Number (902) 542 1016
Acadia University Fax Number (902) 585 1092
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Acadia University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Acadia University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Acadia University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Acadia University.



Acadia University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Acadia University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Acadia University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Acadia University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Acadia University's Admission Office Admission Office

15 University Ave, PO Box 40
Wolfville B4P 2R6
(902) 585 1016


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Acadia University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Acadia University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Acadia University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Acadia University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Acadia University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Acadia University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Acadia University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Acadia University is None Religious Affiliation

None. formerly Baptist


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Acadia University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Acadia University's Library


Acadia University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Acadia University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Acadia University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Acadia University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Acadia University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Acadia University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Acadia University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Acadia University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Acadia University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Acadia University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Advanced Education of Nova Scotia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Acadia University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Acadia University you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Acadia University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Maple League of Universities (MLU)
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Acadia University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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