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Maclean鈥檚 ranks Acadia one of Canada鈥檚 top undergraduate universities

Second-place finish another strong showing for Acadia

(Wolfville, N.S.)  - 外流影片 has maintained its reputation as one of Canada鈥檚 best primarily undergraduate universities in the annual Maclean鈥檚 magazine ranking of post-secondary institutions. This year, Acadia placed second behind Mount Allison University, up from third overall last year. In the 19 years that Maclean鈥檚 has published its annual comparisons, Acadia has been in the top three 18 times.

鈥淎cadia has a long history of being one of Canada鈥檚 top-ranked universities according to Maclean鈥檚 and this is another strong showing for us,鈥 said Ray Ivany, Acadia鈥檚 President and Vice-Chancellor.

鈥淢aclean鈥檚 is one of many sources of information for students and their parents when considering the universities they want to learn more about. Today鈥檚 news from Maclean鈥檚 confirms that Acadia is a university that offers students a personalized experience through access to exceptional faculty, research opportunities that enrich their academic experience, and resources that help ensure their academic success. It also acknowledges the institutional strength we have here in Atlantic Canada and the broad range of high quality options our region presents to students.鈥

In addition to its university rankings, which are based on information available from publicly available sources such as Statistics Canada, Maclean鈥檚 includes information from nationally-recognized student surveys. For example, Acadia consistently ranks above the national average for key student satisfaction elements such as faculty-student interaction, active and collaborative learning, and supportive campus environment in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

鈥淭he positive student response to key questions about how Acadia meets their expectations is very gratifying,鈥 said Dr. Tom Herman, Acadia鈥檚 Vice-President, Academic. 鈥淲hen high school students want to know more about any university, they will often ask their friends for their impressions. Acadia鈥檚 students speak highly of the interaction they have with faculty and the level of support they receive from the entire university community to help them meet their goals.鈥

Jon Cottreau, Acadia Students鈥 Union President, recently shared his Acadia experience with prospective students during Acadia鈥檚 Open House, which had its largest attendance in history. He expected a strong showing for the university in the Maclean鈥檚 rankings.

鈥淎cadia鈥檚 consistent ranking among the top undergraduate institutions in Canada is a true reflection of the academic excellence and quality personal experience Acadia students enjoy,鈥 Cottreau said. 鈥淎n Acadia education focuses on developing well-rounded students and providing as many opportunities to grow outside of the classroom as within. Without doubt, a student who chooses Acadia will be rewarded with a top-notch personalized education from some of the best faculty in Canada.鈥