Mount Saint Vincent University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2465 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #697 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #60 of 101 | In Canada |
| #5 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #3 of 5 | In Halifax |
| #592 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 37 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Enrollment
- 4,050
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.msvu.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 4,050 |
| Full time employee | 250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
We've calculated the 75% acceptance rate for Mount Saint Vincent 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
Mount Saint Vincent University has published 3,797 scientific papers with 58,322 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Mount Saint Vincent University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30 | 270 |
| 1994 | 34 | 230 |
| 1995 | 25 | 229 |
| 1996 | 40 | 254 |
| 1997 | 49 | 277 |
| 1998 | 48 | 296 |
| 1999 | 40 | 252 |
| 2000 | 38 | 363 |
| 2001 | 64 | 355 |
| 2002 | 52 | 464 |
| 2003 | 49 | 549 |
| 2004 | 27 | 613 |
| 2005 | 42 | 526 |
| 2006 | 48 | 650 |
| 2007 | 80 | 808 |
| 2008 | 69 | 814 |
| 2009 | 90 | 947 |
| 2010 | 102 | 1024 |
| 2011 | 103 | 1447 |
| 2012 | 99 | 1553 |
| 2013 | 110 | 1711 |
| 2014 | 127 | 2041 |
| 2015 | 129 | 2220 |
| 2016 | 131 | 2249 |
| 2017 | 143 | 2531 |
| 2018 | 149 | 2752 |
| 2019 | 174 | 3256 |
| 2020 | 192 | 3954 |
| 2021 | 214 | 4811 |
| 2022 | 183 | 4585 |
| 2023 | 249 | 5061 |
| 2024 | 218 | 5086 |
| 2025 | 167 | 4980 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate tuition fee, 624.85-658.85 per course; Graduate courses (excluding certain school psychology courses), 857.20. School Psychology (GSPY), 907.20 per course (CAD) |
|---|
Mount Saint Vincent 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 Mount Saint Vincent 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 | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Communication Studies, Education, Family Studies, Gender Studies, Nutrition, Public Relations |
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Notable alumni
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Anne Murray
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Morna Anne Murray CC ONS is a Canadian retired country, pop and adult contemporary music singer who has sold over 55 million album copies worldwide during her over 40-year career. Murray has won four Grammys including the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1978.
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Iain Rankin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Iain Thomas Rankin ECNS MLA is a Canadian politician who served as the 29th premier of Nova Scotia from February 23, 2021, to August 31, 2021. He serves in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, representing the electoral district of Timberlea-Prospect and is currently the interim leader of the Liberal Party. Rankin was first elected in the 2013 Nova Scotia general election and was re-elected in the 2017, the 2021 and the 2024 general elections. On February 6, 2021, Rankin was announced the Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party after a competitive leadership race.
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Matt DeCourcey
- Occupations
- civil servantpolitical adviserdirectorpolitician
- Biography
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Matthew DeCourcey is a Canadian Liberal politician, who represented the riding of Fredericton in the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 until 2019.
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André Lamontagne
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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André Lamontagne MNA is a Canadian politician who was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2014 election. He represents the electoral district of Johnson as a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec. He was the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food as well as the Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec region, until 2025.
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Jane Cordy
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Jane Marie Cordy is a former Canadian Senator who represented Nova Scotia from 2000 to 2024.
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Ryan Cochrane
- Enrolled in Mount Saint Vincent University
- Studied psychology
- Occupations
- canoeist
- Biography
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Ryan Cochrane is a Canadian kayaker. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He competed in K-2 (both 200m and 1000m) together with Hugues Fournel at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Rafah DiCostanzo
- Occupations
- interpreterpolitician
- Biography
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Rafah DiCostanzo is a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. She announced that she would not be seeking reelection in October 2024.
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Matt Robinson
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
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Matt Robinson is a Canadian poet born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Mount Saint Vincent University faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Distance Learning and Continuing Education | Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Educational Psychology, English, Hotel and Restaurant, Marketing, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Tourism, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Anthropology, Biology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, French, German, History, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Women's Studies, Writing |
| Faculty : Education | Continuing Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Psychology, Literacy Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Professional Studies | Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Family Studies, Gerontology, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Nutrition, Public Relations, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | MSVU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Veritas ad Deum ducit Truth leads to God |
Location and contacts
| Address | 166 Bedford Highway Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 2J6 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 440,000 |