Trent University

  • 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7B8view map
  • (705) 748-1011
  • (888) 739-8885
  • (705) 748-1246
  • January 13, 2010 (Ontario students). All other students, please review the website for details.
  • March 01, 2010
  • www.trentu.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1963
  • University
  • Undergraduate
  • English
  • 6,540
  • 282
  • $93 Million
  • $13 Million
  • James Orbinski - co-founder of Doctors Without Borders; Yann Martel - Author; Richard Wright - Author

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Relaxing out-of-town location with river and greenery
  2. Striking concrete buildings
  3. Controversially rebranding itself to compete with big universities
  4. Welcoming, tolerant community
  5. Students at Oshawa campus have access to facilities at Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Courses With Kudos

Environmental and Resource Studies, Indigenous Studies, International Development, Forensic Science, Canadian Studies, Concurrent Teacher Education

Student Sound Offs

"What I love best about the quality of education at Trent has to be the teacher/student ratio. It is one of the lowest in Canada, if not the lowest. All of my seminar leaders/TA's know me by name."

"Every class has seminars or labs connected to the lectures -- makes learning much more effective."

"The slogan was, for years, 'Canada's small outstanding university.' Ever since the administration has ruled that 'The World Belongs to Those Who Understand It,' Trent has become no longer small nor outstanding."

"Trent is a very welcoming university that gives everyone the benefit of the doubt."

"I enjoy the fact that the Trent campus has a lot of trees and nature. We also have the Otonabee River running through the campus, which is very appealing. In all seasons except winter, there are always students playing music and playing various games."

"I'm a big fan of the architecture here. The modernist/geometric shapes contrast really well with the very organic setting."

"The community atmosphere for students leaving home for the first time. It's an easy adjustment for them and it's often overlooked in recruiting."

"There doesn't seem to be a lot of school spirit. Our athletic program is very limited. We don't have a hockey team or a football team."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Trent 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

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 $5,572 $5,041

Overall Student Satisfaction

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

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 A- A-
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 B+ B
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities D C

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere A- 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 A- 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 204 138
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 8% 15%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 27% 50%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 65% 35%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 43% 39%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 51% 54%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 6% 8%

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 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 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 C 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 B+ A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings C+ B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources B B+
Satisfaction with Library Staff B+ B+
Library Expenditures per Student $626 $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 Sometimes 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 C+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 68% 61%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete N/A $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 46% 59%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore C- B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 99% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services D D
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 96% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 44% 35%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 3% 4%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 6% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 9% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,572 $5,041
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,572 $5,210
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,641 $6,053
Room and Board Min $7,255 $6,165
Room and Board Max $10,379 $8,758
Off-Campus Housing Min $4,560 $4,526
Off-Campus Housing Max $5,816 $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 C+ 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 34% 41%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 66% 59%
Percentage of International Students 5% 12%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 196 174
International Collaborations 58 71
Total Research ($ Millions) $13 $18
Total research per faculty $53,931 $51,576
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $5 $5
Granting Council dollars per faculty $18,874 $15,064

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 246 351
% Faculty Male 63% 64%
% Faculty Female 37% 36%