Cape Breton University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2769 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #787 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #65 of 101 | In Canada |
| #6 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #1090 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Enrollment
- 3,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.cbu.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 100 |
| Student:staff ratio | 35:1 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for Cape Breton 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
Cape Breton University has published 2,196 scientific papers with 36,184 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, and Medicine.
Cape Breton University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 21 |
| 1992 | 30 | 40 |
| 1993 | 19 | 31 |
| 1994 | 23 | 33 |
| 1995 | 25 | 51 |
| 1996 | 17 | 53 |
| 1997 | 21 | 66 |
| 1998 | 40 | 106 |
| 1999 | 22 | 82 |
| 2000 | 19 | 104 |
| 2001 | 24 | 114 |
| 2002 | 17 | 122 |
| 2003 | 22 | 151 |
| 2004 | 27 | 187 |
| 2005 | 25 | 284 |
| 2006 | 41 | 253 |
| 2007 | 55 | 363 |
| 2008 | 54 | 385 |
| 2009 | 70 | 515 |
| 2010 | 66 | 706 |
| 2011 | 60 | 864 |
| 2012 | 64 | 1058 |
| 2013 | 76 | 1296 |
| 2014 | 126 | 1629 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1636 |
| 2016 | 88 | 1794 |
| 2017 | 100 | 1975 |
| 2018 | 107 | 2137 |
| 2019 | 127 | 2633 |
| 2020 | 136 | 3249 |
| 2021 | 144 | 4252 |
| 2022 | 125 | 4492 |
| 2023 | 148 | 4506 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Cape Breton 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $6,900 - $7,900 | $16,700 - $17,700 |
| Graduate | $7,900 - $9,900 | $18,700 - $20,700 |
| Business Administration (MBA) | $22,500 | $22,500 |
All tuition costs are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton 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 | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
Notable alumni
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Cory Bent
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Cory Bent is an English professional footballer.
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Peter Schaale
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Peter Schaale is a German professional footballer.
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Nolan Crouse
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 71)
- Biography
-
Nolan Crouse is the former Mayor of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada and a former candidate for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party.
Cape Breton University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Cape Breton Studies | Celtic Languages and Studies, Ethnology, Folklore, Music, Musicology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Children's Rights | Human Rights |
| Centre : International Studies | International Studies |
| Centre : Natural History | Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Natural Sciences |
| Centre : Philosophy and Religion | Philosophy, Religion |
| Centre : Religion and Society | Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Theology, Judaic Religious Studies, Religion |
| Centre : Small Business Development | Small Business |
| Centre : Sustainability in Energy and the Environment | Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies |
| Course/Programme : Online Education | Engineering, Environmental Studies, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Engineering, Protective Services, Public Administration, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Tourism |
| Group : Petroleum Applications of Wireless Systems | Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Institute : Beaton | Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Industrial and Production Economics, Labour and Industrial Relations, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Rural Studies, Social Studies |
| Institute : Community Economic Development | Development Studies |
| Institute : Development of Energy and Sustainability | Energy Engineering |
| Institute : Ecosystem Research | Ecology |
| Institute : Human Values and Technology | Technology |
| Institute : Louisbourg | Education |
| Institute : Small and Medium-sized Enterprise | Small Business |
| Institute : Tourism Development | Tourism |
| Research Division : Marketing | Marketing |
| School : Arts and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Business Administration, Celtic Languages and Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Folklore, French, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Literature, Management, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Musicology, Native American Studies, Native Language, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Women's Studies |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Law, Marketing, Tourism |
| School : Graduate and Professional Studies | Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Curriculum, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Public Health, Secondary Education, Social Sciences |
| School : Science and Technology | Agriculture, Bioengineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Motto | Experience the Possibilities |
| Colors | orange, green, black, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O.Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |