Lakehead University

  • 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1view map
  • (807) 343-8110
  • (807) 343-8023
  • January 13, 2010 (Ontario students). All other students, please review the website for details.
  • April 10, 2010
  • www.lakeheadu.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1965
  • University
  • Comprehensive
  • English
  • 5,625
  • 690
  • $100 Million
  • $14 Million

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Campus boasts lake, river, walking/bike trails, adjoining forest
  2. Small classes promote interactions with professors
  3. Friendly, small-town feel
  4. Online distance learning
  5. Indigenous Learning program open to aboriginal and non-aboriginal students

Courses With Kudos

Nursing; Education; Forestry; Engineering; Kinesiology; Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Student Sound Offs

"Whether on-line course or classroom, every professor has gone out of their way to ensure I have the support needed. Their respect and caring was genuine. Great positive reinforcement."

"Professors do the teaching! Many of my friends at other universities are taught almost exclusively by teacher's assistants/master's students ... It gives me the feeling that I get more out of my tuition."

"The campus is beautiful, with a lake in the middle and a river flowing through. There is also a forest behind campus in which you can see lots of wildlife as you hike or walk through the trails. Both cafeterias and some study areas look out over this."

"A lot of the programs that dealt with the outdoors were actually done outdoors."

"The best service Lakehead offers is the aboriginal entry programs, especially the nursing and engineering services. I'm proud that Lakehead has programs that assist students from specific backgrounds."

"The tunnels to move around to the different buildings are awesome in our winter months or during rainy seasons."

"I like the sense of safety and community and the tolerance and lack of racism."

"The students who go to Lakehead are what makes the university great. Students who are passionate about environmental sustainability and social justice are drawn to Lakehead."

"I am able to complete my education almost six hours away from the university at a satellite campus in my home town via web cast."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Lakehead University
Institution size classification: Small   (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

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Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,455 $5,041

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction B+ B+

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 A- A-
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty A- A-
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 C+ B-
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B+ B
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities C+ C

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere B B+
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 B+ B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B B

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size A A
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 99 138
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 17% 15%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 56% 50%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 27% 35%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 33% 39%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 59% 54%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 9% 8%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus C B
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network D B
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B- B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms C B-
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus C+ B
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line B+ B+
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 C B-
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls C B-
Satisfaction with Student Residences C C+
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus C+ B
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities B B

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction B+ B+
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- B+
Satisfaction with Library Staff A- B+
Library Expenditures per Student $794 $799
Library holdings per Student N/A 331

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 Sometimes 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 B B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 58% 61%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $920 $1,078
CIS Top Three Finishes N/A 1

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 60% 59%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 98% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services D D
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 82% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 37% 35%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 6% 4%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 4% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities C+ 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 $5,455 $5,041
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,455 $5,210
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,475 $6,053
Room and Board Min $7,071 $6,165
Room and Board Max $8,591 $8,758
Off-Campus Housing Min $3,952 $4,526
Off-Campus Housing Max $4,800 $5,571

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 B- 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 C+ C

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 43% 41%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 57% 59%
Percentage of International Students 2% 12%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 131 174
International Collaborations 52 71
Total Research ($ Millions) $14 $18
Total research per faculty $50,333 $51,576
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $5 $5
Granting Council dollars per faculty $17,960 $15,064

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 276 351
% Faculty Male 71% 64%
% Faculty Female 29% 36%