St. Francis Xavier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1537 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #420 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #45 of 101 | In Canada |
| #4 of 9 | In Nova Scotia |
| #499 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 93 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.stfx.ca
- Languages
- English;French;Scottish Gaelic
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 71% acceptance rate for St. Francis Xavier 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
St. Francis Xavier University has published 8,084 scientific papers with 175,866 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Sociology.
St. Francis Xavier University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 72 | 597 |
| 1994 | 84 | 594 |
| 1995 | 79 | 681 |
| 1996 | 66 | 758 |
| 1997 | 82 | 693 |
| 1998 | 97 | 772 |
| 1999 | 96 | 830 |
| 2000 | 118 | 1066 |
| 2001 | 105 | 1100 |
| 2002 | 109 | 1318 |
| 2003 | 128 | 1363 |
| 2004 | 132 | 1580 |
| 2005 | 236 | 2068 |
| 2006 | 219 | 2523 |
| 2007 | 206 | 2912 |
| 2008 | 254 | 3591 |
| 2009 | 257 | 3883 |
| 2010 | 237 | 4294 |
| 2011 | 279 | 4990 |
| 2012 | 313 | 5711 |
| 2013 | 313 | 6124 |
| 2014 | 262 | 6551 |
| 2015 | 318 | 7027 |
| 2016 | 263 | 7260 |
| 2017 | 277 | 7846 |
| 2018 | 329 | 9353 |
| 2019 | 363 | 10593 |
| 2020 | 356 | 12693 |
| 2021 | 380 | 13273 |
| 2022 | 375 | 13472 |
| 2023 | 344 | 13422 |
| 2024 | 285 | 12558 |
| 2025 | 254 | 10063 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 6,985 per annum (CAD) |
|---|
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 St. Francis Xavier 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 | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | 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 | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Adult Education, Biology, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Education |
|---|
St. Francis Xavier University alumni
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Brian Mulroney
- Enrolled in St. Francis Xavier University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writerbusiness executivelawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Martin Brian Mulroney was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the 18th prime minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993. He led the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and served as a member of Parliament (MP) from 1983 to 1993.
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Elizabeth May
- Occupations
- journalistactivistlawyerenvironmentalistpolitician
- Biography
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Elizabeth Evans May OC MP is a Canadian politician, environmentalist, lawyer, activist, and author. She has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Saanich—Gulf Islands since 2011. May is the leader of the Green Party of Canada, having first held the position from 2006 to 2019. She returned to the leadership in 2022, initially as co-leader with Jonathan Pedneault and is now serving as the party's sole and outgoing leader following his resignation.
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Amanda Lindhout
- Occupations
- humanitarianautobiographerjournalist
- Biography
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Amanda Lindhout is a Canadian humanitarian and journalist. On August 23, 2008, she and members of her entourage were kidnapped by Islamist insurgents in southern Somalia. She was released 15 months later on November 25, 2009, and has since embarked on a philanthropic career. In 2013, she released the book, A House in the Sky: A Memoir, in which she recounts her early life, travels as a young adult, and hostage experience. In 2014, the book was optioned to become a major motion picture by Megan Ellison, with Rooney Mara playing the role of Lindhout.
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Lisa Raitt
- Occupations
- business executivelawyerchief executive officerpolitician
- Biography
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Lisa Sarah MacCormack Raitt PC is a former Canadian politician who served as a federal Cabinet minister and member of Parliament (MP) from 2008 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, Raitt was elected to the House of Commons in the 2008 election, representing Halton. Shortly after her election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper named her minister of natural resources, holding the role until 2010, when she became minister of labour. In 2013, she became minister of transport, remaining in the role until the Conservatives were defeated by the Liberal Party in the 2015 election. Raitt was re-elected in the newly formed riding of Milton. She contested the Conservative leadership in 2017, losing to Andrew Scheer, who made her deputy party leader and deputy opposition leader, a role she would hold until she was defeated in the 2019 election. Since leaving politics, she has been the vice chair of Global Investment Banking at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
St. Francis Xavier University faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Climate Science | Meteorology |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Graduate Studies | Adult Education, Biology, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Education, Physics |
| Faculty : Arts | Adult Education, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Aquaculture, Asian Religious Studies, Bible, Canadian Studies, Catholic Theology, Celtic Languages and Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Classical Languages, Development Studies, Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Greek (Classical), History, Jazz and Popular Music, Latin, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Education | Continuing Education, Curriculum, Education, French, Leadership, Literacy Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Science | Aquaculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Statistics |
| Institute : Coady International | Adult Education, Development Studies, Finance, Health Sciences, Leadership, Natural Resources |
| Laboratory : Aquatic Plant Resources | Plant and Crop Protection |
| Laboratory : Behavioural Neuroscience | Behavioural Sciences, Neurosciences |
| Laboratory : Infant Development | Child Care and Development |
| Laboratory : Marine Ecology | Ecology |
| Laboratory : Parent and Child Interaction | Child Care and Development |
| Research Division : ACEnet | Computer Science |
| Research Division : Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Health Literacy in Rural Nova Scotia Research Project | Health Sciences |
| Research Division : TPI [physics] | Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | StFX |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1853 |
| Motto | Quaecumque Sunt Vera (Philippians 4:4-9) Whatsoever things are true |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 5000 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |