School Summary

Acadia University


General Information:

Founded in 1838, Acadia University is seated on 250 acres.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Province control (Canada)

Address, Phone and URL:

15 University Avenue

Wolfville, NS
B4P 2R6
For more information call: 902 542-2201.


Application Fee: $40
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $10,355.40 $22,832.30
Room and Board $0.00 $0.00
Fees $864.50 $864.50
Total $11,219.90 $23,696.80

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Basketball, Football, Ice hockey, Soccer, Swimming and diving

Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Basketball, Football, Ice hockey, Soccer, Swimming and diving

Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,427
Female 1,921
Total 3,348


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,600
Female 2,322
Total 3,922

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
No Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category data available.
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 93%
At Least 25 Years Old 7%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 53%
Out Of State 47%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 45%
Live Off Campus 55%


Winter Carnival, Orientation Week, Convocation

Dance Acadia, Power Cheerleading, Water Watch Canada, LINC, Biology


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 01.1001                                           Food Science
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0115                                           Canadian Studies
  • 16.1203                                           Latin Language and Literature
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 44.0201                                           Community Organization and Advocacy
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 50.0911                                           Stringed Instruments
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 50.0915                                           Woodwind Instruments
  • 50.0916                                           Percussion Instruments
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 51.1104                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies

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