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Summary
University of Western Ontario is a public institution that was founded in 1878. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,436, its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,178 acres. It utilizes a other-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,833 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $6,833 (2012-13).
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The University of Western Ontario (Western) is one of the oldest and largest universities in Canada. The University currently consists of 12 faculties and professional schools that deliver programs to over 30,000 students. Affiliated with Western are Brescia, Huron and King's University Colleges, offering more than 400 different specializations, majors and minors at the undergraduate level. Western is proud to provide the best student experience among Canada's leading research-intensive universities. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1878 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | other |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to University of Western Ontario, it's important to note the application deadline is June 1. The application fee at University of Western Ontario is $120.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | June 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
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Student Life
University of Western Ontario has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,436, with a gender distribution of 43.3 percent male students and 56.7 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 36,874 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
University of Western Ontario offers a number of student services including day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Western Ontario also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Western Ontario.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $6,833 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $6,833 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
