Algoma University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3428 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #970 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #71 of 101 | In Canada |
| #21 of 24 | In Ontario |
| #2070 of 2,325 | For Theoretical Physics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- algomau.ca
- Acceptance rate
- 61%*
* Algoma University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 6:1 |
Research profile
Algoma University has published 1,006 scientific papers with 24,450 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Ecology, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Medicine.
Algoma University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 12 | 18 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 |
| 2001 | 1 | 24 |
| 2002 | 4 | 41 |
| 2003 | 3 | 30 |
| 2004 | 3 | 39 |
| 2005 | 2 | 48 |
| 2006 | 14 | 76 |
| 2007 | 17 | 119 |
| 2008 | 10 | 132 |
| 2009 | 27 | 182 |
| 2010 | 28 | 224 |
| 2011 | 43 | 359 |
| 2012 | 44 | 477 |
| 2013 | 41 | 565 |
| 2014 | 43 | 662 |
| 2015 | 41 | 771 |
| 2016 | 60 | 940 |
| 2017 | 57 | 1199 |
| 2018 | 49 | 1407 |
| 2019 | 55 | 1869 |
| 2020 | 63 | 2221 |
| 2021 | 71 | 2649 |
| 2022 | 53 | 2659 |
| 2023 | 64 | 2688 |
| 2024 | 91 | 2726 |
| 2025 | 84 | 2700 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Algoma University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition (CAD) | International Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 6,440 | 19,300 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 7,040 | 21,100 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music | 7,040 | 21,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | 7,040 | 21,100 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 7,040 | 21,100 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 7,040 | 21,100 |
| Master of Arts in Community Development | 7,920 | 23,800 |
| Master of Business Administration | 16,000 | 24,000 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | 8,000 | 24,000 |
Algoma University has financial aid programs.
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 Algoma University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
Notable alumni
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E. J. Harnden
- Occupations
- curler
- Biography
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Eric Christopher "E. J." Harnden, Jr. is a Canadian curler. He currently plays second on Team Matt Dunstone.
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Brad Jacobs
- Occupations
- curler
- Biography
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Bradley Robert Jacobs is a Canadian curler from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He currently skips his own team out of Calgary, Alberta. He is an Olympic champion skip, having led Canada to a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Jacobs is also the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier and the 2025 Montana's Brier championship skip and the 2013 World Championship runner-up. He is a 12-time Northern Ontario provincial champion, and one-time provincial junior champion.
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Ryan Harnden
- Occupations
- curler
- Biography
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Ryan Harnden is a Canadian curler. He currently plays lead on Team Matt Dunstone. He is the former lead for the Brad Jacobs rink, with whom he represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal.
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John M. Willinsky
- Occupations
- university teacheracademiceducational theorist
- Biography
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John Mark Willinsky CM FRSC is a Canadian-American educator, researcher, and activist. He is the Khosla Family Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. He is the founder of the Public Knowledge Project, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a member of the National Academy of Education. In 2025, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.
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Shirley Fletcher Horn
- Occupations
- academicpainter
- Biography
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Shirley Fletcher Horn is the first chancellor of Algoma University. Born in Chapleau, Ontario Horn attended the St. John's Indian Residential School and the Shingwauk Indian Residential School (Sault Ste Marie, Ontario). She is well known for her advocacy work relating to the legacy of residential schools in Canada. She is a member of Missanabie Cree First Nation and she served as Missanabie's Chief for six years.
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Michael Cachagee
- Occupations
- teacher
- Biography
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Michael Cachagee (1940 – July 15, 2023) was a prominent Indigenous rights activist, speaker, and community leader. He was a member of Chapleau Cree First Nation and was one of the founding members of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association. He was a well known residential school survivor and has been an advocate for residential school rights, healing, and reconciliation. Mike died at the Sault Area Hospital on July 15, 2023.
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Roxanne Martin
- Occupations
- illustrator
- Biography
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Roxanne Martin / Bezhik Anungo Kwe is an Anishinaabe artist, educator, author, jingle-dress dancer, LGTBQA2+ activist and small-business entrepreneur. She is the niece and goddaughter of artist Cecil Youngfox. Roxanne is from Wiikwemkoong First Nation and Serpent River First Nation, she is of the Eagle clan.
General information
| Alternative names | Algoma U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Motto | Truth, Knowledge and Wisdom |
| Colors | red, grey, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sault Ste. Marie Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 73,000 |
| Phone | +1 (705) 949 2301 |
| Fax | +1 (705) 949 6583 |