Cape Breton University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2578 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #766 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #65 of 101 | In Canada |
| #6 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #693 of 1,774 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 3,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.cbu.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, including International Baccalaureate; TOEFL score of 550 |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 3,500 |
| Full time employee | 350 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Publications & Citations
Cape Breton University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 22 |
| 1992 | 27 | 34 |
| 1993 | 12 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 | 34 |
| 1995 | 18 | 68 |
| 1996 | 15 | 64 |
| 1997 | 19 | 79 |
| 1998 | 33 | 132 |
| 1999 | 20 | 108 |
| 2000 | 10 | 132 |
| 2001 | 17 | 184 |
| 2002 | 12 | 223 |
| 2003 | 18 | 237 |
| 2004 | 22 | 323 |
| 2005 | 27 | 413 |
| 2006 | 35 | 353 |
| 2007 | 51 | 531 |
| 2008 | 62 | 667 |
| 2009 | 67 | 894 |
| 2010 | 59 | 1228 |
| 2011 | 61 | 1520 |
| 2012 | 58 | 1849 |
| 2013 | 58 | 2306 |
| 2014 | 112 | 2844 |
| 2015 | 86 | 2973 |
| 2016 | 82 | 2884 |
| 2017 | 75 | 3082 |
| 2018 | 91 | 3070 |
| 2019 | 89 | 3605 |
| 2020 | 124 | 4610 |
| 2021 | 114 | 5655 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $6,250 | $18,750 |
| International students | $13,750 |
Cape Breton University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | + | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | + | + | – | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | – | – |
Notable alumni
-
Nolan Crouse
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 69)
- Biography
-
Nolan Crouse is the former mayor of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada and a former candidate for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party.
General info
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia |
| Motto | Experience the Possibilities |
| Colors | orange, green, black, gray |
| Academic structure | School of Arts and Social Sciences Shannon School of Business School of Science and Technology School of Professional Studies Unama'ki College |
| Affiliations and memberships | Universities Canada (UC) Canadian Virtual University (CVU) Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | PO Box 5300 Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | +1 (902) 539 5300 |
| Fax | +1 (902) 562 0119 |