Redeemer University College

  • 777 Garner Road East, Ancaster, ON, L9K 1J4view map
  • (905) 648-2139 ext. 4280
  • (800) 263-6467
  • (905) 648-9545
  • Apply before January 31 and your application fee is waived. See website for more details.
  • March 31, 2010
  • www.redeemer.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1982
  • University
  • Specialized
  • English
  • 681
  • $13 Million
  • $0 Million

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Christian-oriented curriculum
  2. Close-knit, friendly, united community
  3. Small classes; one-on-one ties with professors
  4. Mandatory core courses; limited number of programs, courses
  5. Townhouse-style dorms, weekly campus communal meal

Courses With Kudos

Education, Religion and Theology, English, Business

Student Sound Offs

"The education offered ... is great because it is all-encompassing. Whether you like it or not, you have to take courses in every subject from science to philosophy to arts; it doesn't matter what your major is. While this seems to echo a high-school format, the courses are very in depth and benefit you greatly."

"I love the dynamism of many of our professors, the senior-level history and religion courses, and the student-led community of learning that surrounds the school."

"A lot of staff and students are intolerant of ideas outside of the Christian Reformed tradition. ... If the goal of our school is to be Christ-like than we should be opening our arms to various individuals! "

"I appreciate the small size of the school because of the opportunity it provides for building close community ... We learn the various subjects all out of an integral Christian worldview, baring our own Christian presuppositions in order to understand them more fully."

"While I support a liberal arts education, it is frustrating to have to take a biology class in your fourth year when you're an English/Theatre Arts major."

"Sometimes the community is too small (like a little Redeemer 'bubble')."

"I chose to come to a Christian school, but I would appreciate it if there were a little more open-mindedness and diversity."

"I've never participated in a community that is as caring, loving and encouraging as living on-campus at Redeemer."

"The whole campus, from the main building, to the dorms, to the back orchard are all very attractively laid out, and lend themselves to a very communal atmosphere."

"Having to live on-campus for the first two years helps you to really bond with a lot of the students, and you make many good friendships because of it."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Redeemer University College
Institution size classification: Very 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

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 $12,409 $6,281

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 A-
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 A A-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising A- B+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A N/A

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 A A-
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 B C+

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+ B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff A B+

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size A+ A
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 52 47
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 27% 36%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 68% 57%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 6% 7%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 69% 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 31% 40%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students N/A 1%

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 C B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus A A-
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 B+ 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 A- B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls A B+
Satisfaction with Student Residences A+ B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A+ A-
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities C+ B-

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space A- B+
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation A B+
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings C+ B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources B+ A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff A A-
Library Expenditures per Student $808 $1,463
Library holdings per Student N/A N/A

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 Sometimes
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Sometimes Sometimes

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 6 to 10 6 to 10
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 None 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 83% 65%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete N/A $1,498
CIS Top Three Finishes N/A N/A

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services A- B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling A- B
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 50% 58%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore A- B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 100% 99%
Satisfaction with Food Services C+ C-
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 98% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services C B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 19% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- B-
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 4% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 6% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $12,409 $6,281
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $12,409 $6,740
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $6,215
Room and Board Min $5,480 $5,859
Room and Board Max $5,680 $7,215
Off-Campus Housing Min $4,072 $4,479
Off-Campus Housing Max $5,456 $5,320

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 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 A- C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 37% 40%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 63% 60%
Percentage of International Students 8% 9%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 4 45
International Collaborations 2 21
Total Research ($ Millions) N/A $5
Total research per faculty $4,833 $29,498
Federal Funding ($ Millions) N/A $1
Granting Council dollars per faculty $1,571 $5,900

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 42 98
% Faculty Male 79% 65%
% Faculty Female 21% 35%