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Calgary , AB
Located in Calgary, AB and set in an urban environment, University of Calgary is a public university. This educational institution operates on a semester-based calendar. It has an acceptance rate of 62%. The freshman retention rate at University of Calgary is 95%.
The freshmen application deadline for this school is March 1. For transfer students, the application deadline is March 1.
Read more about what you can expect if you get into University of Calgary.
Quick Facts
24,624
Total Number of Undergraduate Students
23:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Admissions
In order to improve your chances of getting admitted, you need to know as much as possible about the university's criteria for admission. Read on to learn some relevant data about admission policy and requirements at University of Calgary.
According to the newest data, this institution uses standardized test scores for admission and it admitted 6,472 in 2021. As far as admission difficulty is considered, based on data self-reported by the institution this school is moderately difficult to get into.
Test Scores
The latest reported average GPA of the enrolled students was 3.5. This implies that you'll probably need a GPA above the average to secure admission.
Deadlines
Be sure to apply to this school by March 1. If you are applying for a transfer, the application deadline is March 1.
Retention Rate
The student retention rate is the percentage of students who re-enroll from one year to the next. This piece of data is important as it can reveal to the prospective students how many freshmen liked the school enough to return to it as sophomores.
The freshman retention rate for University of Calgary was 95% in 2021, which is an amazing retention rate only the most prestigious institutions achieve.
Student Body
Making the decision of which school is the optimal place for you is not simple. Knowing more about the student population can help you get a better understanding of the school's culture and life.
Main Student Body
In 2021, the institution enrolled 30,518 students.
That year, the school had 17.4% of students coming from another state. The number of transfer students at this school was 1,976.
Student Population Gender Ratio
The student body is coeducational, with 13,267 male and 15,029 female full-time students in 2021, which speaks volumes for gender equality at this institution. 2,600 full-time graduate men and 2,883 full-time graduate women attended this school.
Majors
Faculty
23:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Knowing more about a school's faculty can help you gauge the caliber of the education it can provide to you.
According to the most recent data, the student-faculty ratio at University of Calgary was 23:1: that means 23 students per one teacher. This school has recently reported to have 1,813 faculty members. This number included 1,101 male and 712 female faculty members.
Student Population Diversity Graph
Campus Life
Not everything at University of Calgary is about learning and grades: campus life is an essential part of your educational experience. Find out some info about social life at University of Calgary.
Its campus spans 213 hects.
Student Organizations
Student organizations are run by students of an institution, and its membership typically consists only of current students and/or alumni.
The number of student organizations and groups with open membership at this school is 200. That includes sororities and fraternities. The student organization that has the biggest membership is Student Dance Club, followed by Video Game Club and Ski Club. Other popular student organizations at this school are Snowboard Club and Muslim Students' Association.
For students with a talent for acting, there is a drama club. Interested in media and communication? University of Calgary publishes its own newspaper and has its own radio station.
Student Services
At University of Calgary, there are many amenities required for a comfortable and safe life on campus.
There are 24-hour emergency phone and alarm devices. There are electronically operated dormitory entrances. There is a round-the-clock security patrol. Theer is a nighttime transportation/escort service.
This school has a health clinic with personal/psychological counseling. In addition, other services like Legal Services and Women's Center are available to the students of University of Calgary.
All in all, campus life at University of Calgary is rich and vibrant and provides all you need for a comfortable stay.
Career Services
Having career services at a college or university can mean a great deal for your career planning, so find out what you can expect at University of Calgary.
Career Counselling
At University of Calgary, there is both group career counseling for all students and individual career counseling for all students. There are a library, a job bank, and job fairs. Job interviews are also available to students through the career center. The school has campus employer recruitment for all the students. This school offers alumni networking opportunities, which could be a great asset for your future career. Individual job placement is available to all students at this school.
FAQ
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University of Calgary is located in Calgary, AB.
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This school uses standardized test scores for admission.
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According to the latest information, the acceptance rate for University of Calgary is 62%.
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According to the latest information, the freshman retention rate for University of Calgary is 95%.
Contact Information
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive, NW
Calgary , AB
T2N 1N4
403 220-5110
Data Source: IPEDS and Peterson's Databases © 2023 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved. Portions of this content were co-written with OpenAI's GPT-3.5 model.
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Portions of this content were co-written with OpenAI's GPT-3.5 model.