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St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University
Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5

Official telephone: (902) 863-3300
Fax number: (902) 867-2329
Website: https://www.stfx.ca/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 877 867-7839
877 867-STFX (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 1
Application fee: $40
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II recommended
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT, August 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: January 31
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,282
Number of early decision applications accepted: 857 (67%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,851
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,859
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 43%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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