UNBC - Facts & Statistics: Our Students

UNBC attracts students from across the province and around the world because of its small size, high-quality academic programs, and friendly atmosphere. They stay because of many enriching opportunities, such as being involved in research, working closely with professors and other students, playing on athletic teams, participating in student exchanges, and gaining employment skills through work terms and internships.

(September to August) Student Population	08/09	09/10
Total students in academic programs	4,332	4,183
Undergraduate students	3,638	3,469
Graduate students	662	675
Students at regional campuses	614	578
Self-declared Aboriginal students	436	389
International students (43 countries)	308	343
Students new to UNBC	1,335	1,157
New College/university transfer students	447	380
Average entry grade of high school students	83%	84%

Where Students are From	08/09	09/10
Northern BC	71%	70%
Southern BC	17%	16%
Elsewhere	12%	14%

Student Age & Gender	08/09	09/10
Average age of undergraduate students	25.0	24.5
Average age of graduate students	36.4	34.4
Students over the age of 25 years	43%	41.9%
Male : female ratio	1 : 1.6	1 : 1.6

Scholarships & Bursaries	08/09	09/10
Number of awards	894	970
Value of awards	$2.71m	$2.65

Continuing Studies	08/09	09/10
Total students	2,003	1,966

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Did You Know?

The average age of undergraduate students at UNBC is 24.5 years, while the average age of graduate students is about 34 years.

The student body is 39% male and 61% female.

UNBC students keep active in more than 40 student clubs.

There are 970 student awards worth nearly $3 million.

Access & Excellence

UNBC was created in response to northern aspirations for educational opportunities closer to home. As a young university, UNBC can keep its admission requirements reasonable. At the same time, the quality of UNBC’s educational experience is drawing top students to the University. The average entry grade of high school students is 80.5%.

Student Satisfaction

The Canadian Undergraduate Survey Consortium’s 2006 survey of students at 25 universities across Canada illustrates some student perspectives on their university experiences. Each year, UNBC students consistently express high levels of satisfaction with their experience at UNBC.

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