Trinity Western University

  • 7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC, V2Y 1Y1view map
  • (604) 888-7511
  • (604) 513-2061
  • February 28, 2010
  • www.twu.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1962
  • University
  • Specialized
  • English
  • 1,836
  • 156
  • $39 Million
  • $1 Million

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Christianity integrated throughout curriculum
  2. Strong sense of community
  3. Self-contained atmosphere in "Trinity bubble"
  4. Students must abide by rules on smoking, drinking
  5. Private institution, high tuition fees

Courses With Kudos

Religious Studies, Nursing, Business, Education, Psychology, Human Kinetics

Student Sound Offs

"The professors are always giving more time to the students than they have to. They're willing to sacrifice their time so that we can do our absolute best."

"Trinity offers a truly unique experience. The way the school integrates faith and academia is exceptional, and I appreciate the deep-felt desire our profs have to invest in their students' lives."

"The tuition is very high. It is the most expensive university in the country. I understand that it is a private institution; however, it is almost unfeasible."

"The campus is horrible - not a single building is in the same architectural style, if you can even call it that. The lake and the lawns and flowers and trees are beautiful, but the campus buildings are hideous."

"Trinity charges commuters for wireless Internet. What are they thinking? We are already paying an arm and a leg just to go there, the campus is inadequate as it is, and now we have to pay for wireless ... That's just wrong."

"I love the sense of community that Trinity has. For someone who lives away from home, it has become a place of comfort and safety, a place where I enjoy being."

"It has the tendency to come across to others as a snobby university, because the university community is so close and involved with each other. If you are an outsider looking in, or haven't participated in a group or activity of some sort ... I have heard that TWU seems cliquey."

"It is not true that Trinity Western is a Bible school. I believe it makes a tremendous effort to provide a quality academic environment with an emphasis on holistic liberal arts education and growth of individuals, rather than being career-minded."

"People seem to believe that we have crazy rules and regulations. Yes, there are some things that a student has to agree to in order to be accepted, but part of that is simply because it is a Christian university. Most of us are not religious fanatics, nor do we stay home and read our Bibles all the time."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Trinity Western University
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

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Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $17,580 $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 A- 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 51 47
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 39% 36%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 52% 57%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 10% 7%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 68% 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 A- B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network A- 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 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 B B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls B+ B+
Satisfaction with Student Residences B- B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A A-
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities B- 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 B B+
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff A A-
Library Expenditures per Student $545 $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 Rarely 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 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 69% 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 64% 58%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore A B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 100% 99%
Satisfaction with Food Services D C-
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 92% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services A- B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 66% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 1% 3%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students A- B
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 14% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 4% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $17,580 $6,281
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $17,580 $6,740
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $6,215
Room and Board Min $7,380 $5,859
Room and Board Max $8,380 $7,215
Off-Campus Housing Min $4,352 $4,479
Off-Campus Housing Max $5,112 $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 A B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation A- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge A- B-
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities B+ 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 31% 9%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 14 45
International Collaborations 2 21
Total Research ($ Millions) $1 $5
Total research per faculty $5,896 $29,498
Federal Funding ($ Millions) N/A $1
Granting Council dollars per faculty $2,007 $5,900

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 135 98
% Faculty Male 62% 65%
% Faculty Female 38% 35%