Enrolment Data

Fall 2024 data as provided to the Association of Atlantic Universities and Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC)

A map showing Saint Mary's University students come from 117 countries.

Total enrolment: 5,991 students from 117 countries

  Full-time Part-time
Undergraduate 92% 8%
Graduate 83% 17%

Student origin

Origin Percent of students
Nova Scotia 58%
Out of province 17%
International (from 117 countries) 25%

Students by faculty

Faculty Percent of students
Sobey School of Business 33%
Faculty of Arts 29%
Faculty of Science 24%
Graduate Studies and Research 12%

Sources of new undergraduate students

Source Percent of students
High school 75%
Transfer 18%
Other
(Mature, readmits, upgrading, visiting, audit, and open studies)		 7%

Top countries by citizenship status of international students

Country of citizenship Percent of international students
1. India 17%
2. People's Republic of China 12%
3. Bangladesh 11%
4. Nigeria 6%
5. Bahamas 5%

Year of study (undergraduate students)

Year of study Percent of students
1 31%
2 24%
3 23%
4 22%

 

General Inquiries

902-420-5400

University Security:

Emergencies: 902-420-5000
Non-emergency line: 902-420-5577

Cancellation/Closure Hotlines:

Students: 902-491-6263
Faculty & Staff: 902-491-6264

Go to the Campus Directory for faculty, staff and departments.

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