Wilfrid Laurier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #794 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #253 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #29 of 101 | In Canada |
| #12 of 24 | In Ontario |
| #2 of 2 | In Waterloo |
| #95 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 166 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- wlu.ca
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* Wilfrid Laurier University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 19,000 |
| Full time employee | 700 |
| Student:staff ratio | 27:1 |
Research profile
Wilfrid Laurier University is a world-class research university with 21,770 scientific papers published and 534,733 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Philosophy, Sociology, and Medicine.
Wilfrid Laurier University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 161 | 601 |
| 1994 | 203 | 762 |
| 1995 | 201 | 903 |
| 1996 | 202 | 1095 |
| 1997 | 208 | 1122 |
| 1998 | 213 | 1394 |
| 1999 | 224 | 1743 |
| 2000 | 273 | 2007 |
| 2001 | 267 | 2283 |
| 2002 | 301 | 2965 |
| 2003 | 330 | 3447 |
| 2004 | 364 | 4008 |
| 2005 | 456 | 5403 |
| 2006 | 566 | 6159 |
| 2007 | 537 | 7369 |
| 2008 | 607 | 8973 |
| 2009 | 680 | 10761 |
| 2010 | 665 | 12811 |
| 2011 | 774 | 14831 |
| 2012 | 689 | 16329 |
| 2013 | 825 | 18460 |
| 2014 | 925 | 20658 |
| 2015 | 991 | 22023 |
| 2016 | 964 | 22834 |
| 2017 | 928 | 24168 |
| 2018 | 1042 | 28099 |
| 2019 | 1098 | 33271 |
| 2020 | 1063 | 38896 |
| 2021 | 1123 | 46007 |
| 2022 | 1056 | 44005 |
| 2023 | 1001 | 46421 |
| 2024 | 861 | 44460 |
| 2025 | 596 | 40243 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Wilfrid Laurier 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts | 7,200 | 25,200 |
| Business | 11,100 | 33,600 |
| Computer Science | 9,200 | 28,200 |
| Education | 8,400 | 25,200 |
| Music | 9,200 | 28,200 |
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 Wilfrid Laurier 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wilfrid Laurier University alumni
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Keegan Connor Tracy
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Keegan Connor Tracy is a Canadian actress, author and director. She earned recognition for her roles in the comedy-drama series Beggars and Choosers (1999–2000) and the supernatural horror films Final Destination 2 (2003) and White Noise (2005).
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Martin Lee
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Martin Lee Ka-shing is a Hong Kong businessman. He is chairman of Henderson Land Development, a real estate developer in Hong Kong. He is also chairman and managing director of Henderson Investment Limited, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, and chairman of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, all of which are listed companies. He is the son of real estate tycoon and majority owner of Henderson Land Development Lee Shau-kee.
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Anthony Rota
- Occupations
- directorpoliticianinstructorentrepreneuradviser
- Biography
-
Anthony Michael Gerard Rota PC is a Canadian politician who served as the 37th speaker of the House of Commons from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, he served as the member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Nipissing—Timiskaming until 2025. He previously represented Nipissing—Timiskaming as MP from 2004 to 2011. In 2019, he was elected by the House of Commons to be the speaker in the 43rd Parliament and in 2021 was re-elected in the 44th Parliament.
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John Morris
- Occupations
- curler
- Biography
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John C. Morris is a Canadian curler, and two-time Olympic gold medallist from Canmore, Alberta. Morris played third for the Kevin Martin team until April 24, 2013. Morris, author of the book Fit to Curl, is the son of Maureen and Earle Morris, inventor of the "Stabilizer" curling broom. Morris grew up in Gloucester, Ontario (now part of Ottawa) and at the age of five began curling at the Navy Curling Club.
Wilfrid Laurier University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Brantford | Child Care and Development, Contemporary History, Criminology, Education, Engineering Management, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Psychology, Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Community Research, Learning and Action | Social and Community Services, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Centre : Executive Development | Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Technology, Transport Management |
| Centre : Northwest Territories Partnership | Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Strategic Leadership | Leadership |
| Centre : Study of Nascent Entrepreneurship and the eXploitation of Technology | Management |
| College : Waterloo Lutheran Seminary | Religious Studies, Theology |
| Faculty : Arts | American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Asian Religious Studies, Christian Religious Studies, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Film, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, Greek, Greek (Classical), History, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Italian, Judaic Religious Studies, Latin, Literature, Medieval Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Ancient Civilizations, Art Therapy, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English, Finance, Geography, Government, History, International Studies, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Theology |
| Faculty : Music | Art History, Art Therapy, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments |
| Faculty : Science | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology |
| Faculty : Social Work | Indigenous Studies, Social Work |
| Institute : Study of Contemporary Africa | African Studies |
| Institute : Water Science | Water Science |
| Research Division : Cold Regions | Regional Studies |
| Research Division : International Migration | Demography and Population |
| School : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Operations Research |
| School : International Affairs | Government, International Studies, Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | WLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Veritas Omnia Vincit |
| Colors | purple, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 121,000 |