Facts & Figures

2023–2024

World-ranked – Western is ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide
Research-intensive – We are a founding member of the U15, Canada’s group of most distinguished research universities
Global campus – Our 36,205 students include more than 4,690 international students from 126 countries
Top students – One of Canada’s top entrance averages for first-year students at 91.8%*
High retention rate – One of Canada’s highest first to second year retention rate at 92.5%*
Research impact – $278.58 million in research funding* and 7,108 papers published by Western researchers in 2023
Prestigious scholars – Western has had 24 Rhodes Scholars, 83 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, and has 68 active Canada Research Chairs
Comprehensive academics – 11 faculties including professional programs in medicine, business, law and engineering, plus the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Tailored programs – 400+ combinations of undergraduate majors, minors and specializations
Diverse graduate offerings – 160 graduate degree programs and collaborative specializations, including a range of interdisciplinary programs
Solid career outcomes – 92.3% employment rate six months after graduation**
International reach – Over 372,481 alumni in 160 countries worldwide

* 2022-23 data.
** May 2023 data.

Undergraduates (includes concurrent and medical residents)	29,358
Masters	4,370
PhDs	2,477
Total:	36,205

Undergraduates (includes concurrent and medical residents)	2,605
Masters	1,144
Doctoral	941
Total:	4,690

Updated as of October 2024

For more detailed statistics, please visit the Office of Institutional Planning & Budgeting.