University profile

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

St. Francis Xavier University is a university in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It enrols approximately 5,021 students.

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — home students
Universities Canada 'Tuition fees by university' table (source: Statistics Canada), full-time Canadian undergraduate, arts and humanities programme, 2025-26. Published as a range $8,852-$10,340; value is the lower bound. Where a province charges out-of-province Canadians more (e.g. Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario), the lower bound is the in-province rate; this interpretation is ours, the page does not label the range ends.
Source: Tuition fees by university · as of 2025-26
C$8,852 / year
Undergraduate tuition — international students
Universities Canada 'Tuition fees by university' table (source: Statistics Canada), full-time international undergraduate, arts and humanities programme, 2025-26. Published as a range $20,680-$22,100; value is the lower bound (range covers variation within arts & humanities / year of study as published). Tuition only per source table.
Source: Tuition fees by university · as of 2025-26
C$20,680 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount = sum of full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate fall enrolment (FT undergrad 3,911, FT graduate 83, PT undergrad 405, PT graduate 622).
Source: Enrolment by university · as of Fall 2025
5,021
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Frequently asked questions

How many students attend St. Francis Xavier University?

St. Francis Xavier University enrols approximately 5,021 students.

How much is tuition at St. Francis Xavier University for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at St. Francis Xavier University is about C$20,680 a year (2025-26, Tuition fees by university). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the official website of St. Francis Xavier University?

The official website of St. Francis Xavier University is https://www.stfx.ca.

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