Carleton University

  • 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6view map
  • (613) 520-7400
  • (888) 354-4414
  • (613) 520-7858
  • January 13, 2010 (Ontario students). All other students, please review the website for details.
  • March 01, 2010
  • www.carleton.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1942
  • University
  • Comprehensive
  • English
  • 16,362
  • 2,673
  • $271 Million
  • $59 Million
  • 3,143,616
  • Dan Aykroyd - Actor and Comedian; Conrad Black, former businessman; Edward Greenspon, Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail; Angus Reid - pollster

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Broad green spaces yet adjacent to Ottawa
  2. Underdog reputation
  3. Between-building tunnels for long winters
  4. Academic advisers go the extra mile
  5. Seemingly non-stop construction projects

Courses With Kudos

Journalism, Engineering, Architecture, Political Science, Criminology, Humanities

Student Sound Offs

"Surrounded by the river and the canal, the campus is beautiful and full of little nooks and crannies where it is possible to study. It's a very friendly place."

"There are underground tunnels linking all the buildings so that you never need to walk outside, if you so choose."

"Maclean's dubbed it 'Last Chance U.' I came here by choice. The school and the city have given me good opportunity to reach my career goal."

"I like the way the school gets behind the Ravens basketball team and supports them."

"The Student Academic Success Centre is the best, as they review your essays and help in improving your paper. They tell you your mistakes, and the people who edit your essays are specific to your course."

"Carleton is a bit of a self-sustaining environment and somewhat removed from the rest of the city. It allows for a more quiet campus, and most people who don't have a vested interest in being on campus aren't."

"Academic support and counselling -- each major has its own department that can be contacted at any time in order to discuss your degree."

"There aren't enough chances for instructors, TAs, and students to interact in an informal setting."

"We are fairly high on technological advances in terms of offering lectures on podcasts, over the Internet, on television, etc."

"There is a large international student population, which I think it great, but everyone sticks to their own groups and there is very little intermingling."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Carleton 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 $5,425 $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 B+ B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students B+ 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 N/A B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security N/A A
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas N/A A-
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B+ B

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size B B+
Average # of Students in 1st year Class N/A 210
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students N/A 9%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students N/A 39%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students N/A 52%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students N/A 29%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students N/A 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students N/A 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 B+ 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 C+ C+
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A- B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities A- A-

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B- B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A 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 $929 $1,150
Library holdings per Student 192 319

Campus Activity

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

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments N/A Often
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings N/A Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read N/A 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class N/A Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction N/A 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages N/A 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages N/A 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages N/A 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More N/A 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 N/A 67%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $1,168 $691
CIS Top Three Finishes 1 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 N/A 55%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore N/A 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C+ C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services N/A 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services N/A 44%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students N/A 3%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students N/A 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities N/A 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,425 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,425 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,561 $5,525
Room and Board Min $8,035 $6,874
Room and Board Max $9,960 $8,751
Off-Campus Housing Min $5,352 $4,527
Off-Campus Housing Max $6,536 $5,670

Student Financial Assistance

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

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 49% 42%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 51% 58%
Percentage of International Students 9% 6%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 550 707
International Collaborations 230 272
Total Research ($ Millions) $59 $80
Total research per faculty $79,774 $104,080
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $19 $25
Granting Council dollars per faculty $25,759 $31,529

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 744 727
% Faculty Male 66% 66%
% Faculty Female 34% 34%