Queen's University

  • 99 University Avenue, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N5view map
  • 613-533-2000
  • 613-533-6300
  • January 13, 2010 (Ontario students). All other students, please review the website for details.
  • December 01, 2009
  • www.queensu.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1841
  • University
  • Research Intensive
  • English
  • 13,746
  • 3,474
  • $406 Million
  • $187 Million
  • 6,362,277

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. "Ivy league" reputation and tradition
  2. Historic, attractive campus
  3. High academic standards
  4. Reputation for large contingent of well-to-do WASPs
  5. "Work hard, play hard" campus spirit

Courses With Kudos

Engineering, Commerce, Politics, English, Concurrent Education, Law, Medicine, Life Sciences

Student Sound Offs

"Limestone buildings covered in ivy, the neoclassical architecture of the new library, the view of the lake, all contribute to the beauty of the campus, and the general feel of academic performance."

"We are all proud to be Queen's students and there is a real sense of community on campus; I feel like I have one really big family!"

"Great party school, great parties, nice people."

"There are days when I feel like I'm inside a giant frat party. The school spirit can be a bit too much at times."

"Queens is the only school in Canada with an entirely student-run judiciary system that arbitrates non-academic discipline."

"I've had more than two dozen professors in the last three years, and I'd gladly take another course with any of them. There is a real quality in teaching, and strength in scholarship with so many professors here."

"The best thing about going to Queen's is the fact that my degree will say that I went to Queen's."

"Job opportunities on campus are fantastic if you need help financing your education. Because many students are employed by the student government, the hours are flexible."

"Kingston... is a beautiful, vibrant city and a pleasure to live in."

"The school tends to attract snobby rich people, who ... are extremely annoying and rather full of themselves."

"[I like the] opportunities for diverse out-of-classroom experiences; at Queen's I've had the chance to study abroad, do field courses, field trips and use the community around us for studies and research."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Queen's 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 $5,169 $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) 1 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 A- 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 A B
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities A+ B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A+ A
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas B+ A-
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff A- B

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size B+ B+
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 304 210
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 5% 9%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 27% 39%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 68% 52%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 30% 29%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 53% 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 17% 13%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus A B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network A- B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus A B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms A- 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 A- B+

Physical Infrastructure

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

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A+ A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space A- B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A+ A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings A B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A+ A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff A A-
Library Expenditures per Student $1,478 $1,150
Library holdings per Student 463 319

Campus Activity

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

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Sometimes 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 6 to 10 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 86% 67%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $425 $691
CIS Top Three Finishes N/A 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services A- B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 44% 55%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore A B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 100% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C+ C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 96% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 64% 44%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- 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 7% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 7% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,169 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,169 $4,842
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,234 $5,525
Room and Board Min $9,627 $6,874
Room and Board Max $10,108 $8,751
Off-Campus Housing Min $4,688 $4,527
Off-Campus Housing Max $6,040 $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 A- B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers A+ B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation A- 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 42% 42%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 58% 58%
Percentage of International Students 5% 6%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 1165 707
International Collaborations 457 272
Total Research ($ Millions) $187 $80
Total research per faculty $242,824 $104,080
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $57 $25
Granting Council dollars per faculty $73,590 $31,529

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 771 727
% Faculty Male 66% 66%
% Faculty Female 34% 34%