Brock University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #853 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #267 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #30 of 101 | In Canada |
| #13 of 24 | In Ontario |
| #137 of 1,031 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 141 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Enrollment
- 18,824
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- brocku.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | Fall/Winter Session: September to April (September - December; January-April); Spring Session: May to June; Summer Session: July to August |
| Enrollment | 18,824 |
| Full time employee | 594 |
| Student:staff ratio | 32:1 |
We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for Brock 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.
Research profile
Brock University is a world-class research university with 14,840 scientific papers published and 283,165 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Physics, Law, and Sociology.
Brock University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 115 | 700 |
| 1991 | 100 | 651 |
| 1992 | 110 | 889 |
| 1993 | 101 | 768 |
| 1994 | 119 | 892 |
| 1995 | 113 | 957 |
| 1996 | 114 | 947 |
| 1997 | 120 | 971 |
| 1998 | 132 | 1066 |
| 1999 | 114 | 1219 |
| 2000 | 132 | 1211 |
| 2001 | 154 | 1394 |
| 2002 | 169 | 1657 |
| 2003 | 194 | 1877 |
| 2004 | 212 | 2190 |
| 2005 | 298 | 2664 |
| 2006 | 330 | 3367 |
| 2007 | 328 | 4028 |
| 2008 | 402 | 5051 |
| 2009 | 455 | 6062 |
| 2010 | 512 | 7383 |
| 2011 | 547 | 8837 |
| 2012 | 570 | 10646 |
| 2013 | 645 | 12468 |
| 2014 | 658 | 14137 |
| 2015 | 733 | 15524 |
| 2016 | 684 | 15642 |
| 2017 | 765 | 17136 |
| 2018 | 719 | 18074 |
| 2019 | 796 | 21223 |
| 2020 | 883 | 25863 |
| 2021 | 1151 | 30908 |
| 2022 | 957 | 28446 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate tuition, 19,938.50 per annum. Graduate tuition: 6,662.70. PhD in Education, 6,662.70; PhD in Arts or Science, 6,580.03 per term (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate tuition, 6,352.65-8,068.10 per annum for Canadian students and students. Graduate tuition, 2,250.08- 2,861.88 per term for Canadian students (CAD) |
Brock University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Brock 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 | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural Sciences |
|---|
Brock University alumni
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Matthew Santoro
- Occupations
- YouTuberaccountantactortelevision producervideo blogger
- Biography
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Matthew Santoro is a Canadian Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and social media influencer. He compiles top ten lists and "50 Amazing Facts" videos on his main channel. Other channels he owned, for vlogging and gaming, are no longer available.
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Kyle Dubas
- Occupations
- sports executive
- Biography
-
Kyle Dubas is a Canadian ice hockey executive who is the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He attended Brock University and graduated with a degree in Sports Management, and started his career by briefly acting as a player agent. Afterward, he served in various roles with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, including a term as the team's general manager. Dubas joined the Maple Leafs organization as an assistant general manager in 2014, and played a key role in developing the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL). In 2018, the Marlies captured the Calder Cup as AHL Champions. At the time of his hire, Dubas was the second youngest general manager in NHL history, behind John Chayka of the Arizona Coyotes.
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Peter McLaren
- Occupations
- sociologist
- Biography
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Peter McLaren is a Canadian scholar who serves as a Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies at Attallah College of Educational Studies, Chapman University, where he is Co-Director of the Paulo Freire Democratic Project and International Ambassador for Global Ethics and Social Justice. He is also Emeritus Professor of Urban Education, University of California, Los Angeles, and Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership, Miami University of Ohio. He is also the Honorary Director of the Center for Critical Studies in Education at Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China. According to Stanford University's database, McLaren belongs to the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists.
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Rick Campanelli
- Occupations
- television presenter
- Biography
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Rick Campanelli is a Canadian television and radio personality known for his work as a VJ and host for MuchMusic and for co-hosting ET Canada. He joined Z103.5FM CIDC-FM in November 2021, and was co-host of the morning show until December 2022, when he left the station.
Brock University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Aboriginal Education and Research | Natives Education |
|---|---|
| Centre : Digital Humanities | Arts and Humanities, History, Literature, Modern Languages |
| Centre : Healthy Development | Physical Education, Sports |
| Centre : Muscle Metabolism and Biophysics | Biophysics, Physical Education, Public Health |
| Centre : Sport Capacity | Sports |
| Faculty : Applied Health Sciences | Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Leisure Studies, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Sports, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Education, Educational Sciences, Natives Education, Preschool Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Accountancy, Aesthetics, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Linguistics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, English, Folklore, Geography, Greek (Classical), Health Sciences, History, Latin, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sociology, Statistics |
| Faculty : Humanities | Aesthetics, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Linguistics, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Canadian Studies, Classical Languages, Communication Disorders, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, French, French Studies, Greek (Classical), History, Italian, Latin, Latin American Studies, Literature, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Portuguese, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theatre, Visual Arts, Writing |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Education, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Neurosciences, Oenology, Physics, Viticulture |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Film, Folklore, Geography, Geography (Human), Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Media Studies, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Women's Studies |
| Institute : Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture | Oenology, Viticulture |
| Institute : Electrophysiological Research | Biological and Life Sciences, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychology |
| Research Division : Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Research Division : Niagara Community Observatory | Regional Studies |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario |
| Motto | Surgite! Push on! |
| Colors | red, blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 Glenridge Avenue Saint Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 133,000 |