Building Alumni Value

When you graduate from NSAC, you expect the value of your degree or diploma to grow over time. We share your expectation. That’s why we work to carefully build our reputation as a world-class university. Every now and then, we like to know how we’re doing. Here are some of the latest stats on how our students rate the university experience and the value of their NSAC education.

94 per cent of NSAC students are satisfied with their decision to attend NSAC
-National average is 92%

89 per cent of NSAC students are satisfied with overall quality of education
-National average is 85%

90 per cent of senior students rate their NSAC educational experience as good and excellent
-National average is 77%

If they could start over again, 92 percent of senior year students would still attend NSAC
-National average is 78%

93 per cent of NSAC students are satisfied with instructional facilities including classrooms, labs and equipment
-National average is 84%

96 percent believe NSAC professors treat them as individuals rather than numbers
-National average is 84%

Average debt load of NSAC students in all years of study is $14,490 and 29% of NSAC students have $20,000+ in debt.

26% are very concerned they will have insufficient funds to complete their education.

Show Your NSAC Pride

Current and prospective students can benefit directly from your pride as an NSAC grad. Here are some of the ways you can help:
-Become an ambassador, promoting NSAC to prospective students in your area
-Share your story in one of our university publications
-Share your time by participating on committees or mentoring student clubs
-Help us fundraise for an important project
-Send in a donation to help NSAC students pay their way through school

Contact Alisha Hannam in the Alumni Office today to find the right opportunity for you.
E-mail ahannam@nsac.ca or 902-893-6022.

Data Sources:
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
Each year, NSSE asks students at hundreds of universities to share their university experiences. Students are polled on the many indicators of ‘student success’ at university. These results help prospective students identify if any given university is right for them.
www.nsse.iub.edu

Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC)
CUSC is a group of Canadian universities working cooperatively to gain a better understanding of the Canadian undergraduate student population. Participation is open to any degree granting member university of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). This year’s survey represents 31 universities from across Canada.
www.cusc-ccreu.ca