York University

  • 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3view map
  • (416) 736-5000
  • (416) 736-5536
  • January 13, 2010 (Ontario students). All other students, please review the website for details.
  • Multiple deadlines
  • www.yorku.ca/futurestudents

Fact Sheet

  • 1959
  • University
  • Comprehensive
  • English
  • 38,391
  • 3,618
  • $615 Million
  • $62 Million
  • 6,583,893
  • Jim Flaherty - Federal Finance Minister of Canada; Steve MacLean - astronaut; Jack Layton - NDP leader; Nino Ricci - author; Rachel McAdams - actress

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Big suburban school with large commuter population
  2. Highly multicultural, socially progressive
  3. Casual, friendly atmosphere
  4. Many large classes, but well-liked professors
  5. Battles being in shadow of University of Toronto

Courses With Kudos

Business/management, Music, Fine Art, Accounting, Education, Law, Theatre Studies, francophone programs (Glendon).

Student Sound Offs

"The students are divided into different colleges depending on faculty and major. This helps build small communities were students can get involved and feel as though they have a home away from home."

"More people need to know about the Glendon campus. It is one of a kind in offering people a chance to attend a bilingual campus and learn French as they get their degree."

"The profs are great and really willing to help you, even if it's a huge lecture. Make yourself known and it will pay off."

"York's stance on education is multi-disciplinary; educators take time to cite other perspectives, ones you might not hear in a non-inter-disciplinary school."

"Compared with my previous university, the level of interaction between students and professors is very high. One can always get feedback or advice."

"The sheer volume of students admitted often leaves classes overcrowded and hinders personal learning time with instructors. It is often difficult to get into classes which are required for my degree."

"York University is terrible at providing students with one-on-one advising sessions with people in administration who can help students with enrolment, financial, and any other administrative issues. I don't know why."

"The administration is a mess! It is very difficult trying to figure out policies and rules when it comes to completing the requirements of a degree program, and different people give different answers to questions."

"York U is a commuter's school. The majority of students go to school to attend class and then leave the campus immediately. I am also guilty of this. I think if I were to stay in residence, my university life would be more active."

"There is a saying, 'if you can hold a fork, you can go to York.' This is not true because we have some of the brightest minds in the country and the classes are demanding."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: York University
Institution size classification: Large   (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 $4,446

Overall Student Satisfaction

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

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education B- B+
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality B B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students B- B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A- A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty C+ B-
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback C+ B-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising C C+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) 1 2

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling C+ 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 C B-
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities D 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 C B-
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities B- B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security C+ A-
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas B- B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff C B-

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size B- B-
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 220 194
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 11% 10%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 31% 42%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 59% 48%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 33% 26%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 51% 56%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 16% 18%

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

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction B A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space C B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation B A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources B+ A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff B B+
Library Expenditures per Student $678 $1,104
Library holdings per Student 171 253

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Rarely Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Never Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Never 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 Sometimes Sometimes
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 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 None None
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 45% 60%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $520 $620
CIS Top Three Finishes 1 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services C+ B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 61% 54%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B- B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 98% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C- C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 94% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 20% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students C C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 2% 2%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students C B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 5% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities C+ B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 6% 5%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $5,455 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $5,455 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max $5,524 $5,950
Room and Board Min $5,088 $6,475
Room and Board Max $9,045 $8,520
Off-Campus Housing Min $6,176 $4,845
Off-Campus Housing Max $7,440 $5,993

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 C- C

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment C+ B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers C B+
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation C- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge C- C+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities C- C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 38% 44%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 62% 56%
Percentage of International Students 5% 8%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 692 2276
International Collaborations 293 900
Total Research ($ Millions) $62 $279
Total research per faculty $45,744 $180,334
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $24 $74
Granting Council dollars per faculty $17,615 $46,815

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 1365 1457
% Faculty Male 56% 68%
% Faculty Female 44% 32%