Brock University

  • 500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1view map
  • (905) 688-5550
  • (905) 688-2789
  • January 13, 2010 (Ontario students). All other students, please review the website for details.
  • www.brocku.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1964
  • University
  • Undergraduate
  • English
  • 13,332
  • 732
  • $168 Million
  • $12 Million
  • Rick Campanelli - television personality, actor; Daniel Adair - Musician, Nickelback

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Small, easy-to-navigate campuses
  2. Main campus perched on the green Niagara Escarpment
  3. Seminar system of learning
  4. Good reputation for teacher education
  5. Resentment for: "If you can walk and talk you can go to Brock"

Courses With Kudos

Teacher Education, Kinesiology, Business, Accounting, Sports Management, Health Sciences

Student Sound Offs

"It feels like its very own little community, separate from St. Catharines. It's very homey."

"A lot of universities are surrounded by concrete. I like being able to walk outside and see green."

"The seminar system helps a lot. These smaller classroom environments help you communicate ideas, speak in front of strangers, interact with others in your program, and have more one on one time with faculty and TAs."

"Brock has a really good reputation for its teaching graduates. They are usually hired first before other schools."

"Its relatively small size has fostered a real sense of community. One tends to know the majority of students in one's program, and even strangers smile and hold the door for each other. It is a very positive place to learn."

"The smaller upper-year class sizes (15-50 students) allows you to perform at a higher standard than a class with over 1,000 people in it."

"The professors are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject that they are teaching. It is evident that they truly enjoy what they do."

"There is no school spirit. There is no history to Brock, no traditions. At McMaster or Queen's, people are involved with the school and extra-curricular activities and their sport teams. Here at Brock, it's not the same.'"

"Considering its size, Brock provides one of the most diverse and comprehensive recreational service programs. From intramural sports to rec services and programs, Brock stands in a league of its own."

"The new gym facilities and Olympic-sized pool are top of the line. Brock offers such a wide range of intramurals it's difficult not to participate."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Brock University
Institution size classification: Medium   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2009
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

Legend

Canadian University Report - Student Survey
Third Party Data - additonal indicators

Refine your results by selecting a field of study (the default is all fields of study combined).

Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,336 $4,842

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction A- A-

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education A- A-
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality A- B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students A- A-
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty B+ B
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback B+ B
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B B-
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 1

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling B- B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process B B
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B B
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B B-
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities C+ B-

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere A- A-
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus B+ B
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities B+ B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A+ A
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas A- A-
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B+ B

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size A- B+
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 369 210
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 6% 9%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 17% 39%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 77% 52%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 31% 29%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 56% 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 13% 13%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network B+ B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms B B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus A- A-
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line A- A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment B+ B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities B+ B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls B B
Satisfaction with Student Residences B C+
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities A- A-

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction B+ A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation B+ A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B+ B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff B+ A-
Library Expenditures per Student $532 $1,150
Library holdings per Student N/A 319

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Rarely Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Rarely Rarely

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Often Often
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Often Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 6 to 10 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Often Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More None None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services A- B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 67% 67%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $348 $691
CIS Top Three Finishes 4 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services B+ B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 66% 55%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 99% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C- C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 91% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 57% 44%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students C+ C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 2% 3%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 6% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 8% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,336 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,336 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,381 $5,525
Room and Board Min $7,475 $6,874
Room and Board Max $9,240 $8,751
Off-Campus Housing Min $4,080 $4,527
Off-Campus Housing Max $5,296 $5,670

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance C+ C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries C+ C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C+ C+

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment B+ B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers B- B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge B- B-
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities B- C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 41% 42%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 59% 58%
Percentage of International Students 5% 6%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 210 707
International Collaborations 83 272
Total Research ($ Millions) $12 $80
Total research per faculty $23,519 $104,080
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $5 $25
Granting Council dollars per faculty $9,885 $31,529

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 513 727
% Faculty Male 58% 66%
% Faculty Female 42% 34%