Facts & Figures

2022–2023

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 34,917 students include more than 4,698 international students from 118 countries
Top students – One of Canada’s top entrance averages for first-year students at 91%
High retention rate – One of Canada’s highest first to second year retention rate at 92%
Prestigious scholars – Western boasts 24 Rhodes Scholars to date
Comprehensive academics – 12 faculties, plus the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, and professional programs in medicine, business, law and engineering
Tailored programs – 400+ combinations of undergraduate majors, minors and specializations
Diverse graduate offerings – 88 graduate degree programs, including a range of interdisciplinary programs
Solid career outcomes – 92.3% employment rate 6 months after graduation
International reach – Over 362,000 alumni in 160 countries worldwide

Undergraduates (includes concurrent and medical residents)	28,271
Masters	4,231
PhDs	2,415
Total:	34,917

Undergraduates (includes concurrent and medical residents)	2,782
Masters	1,041
PhDs	875
Total:	4,698

Updated as of November 2023

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