Fast Facts

Inspiring life-changing learning

• Founded in 1971
• 20,400 learners a year
• 160+ programs
• 24 students - typical class size
• 24 years - median student age
• 1,200 Indigenous students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry
• 2,100+ international students from more than 80 countries
• 65,000+ alumni

Programming areas

• Access/Adult Upgrading
• Arts
• Business
• Engineering
• Health & Human Services
• Indigenous Education
• Sciences
• Sport & Exercise Education
• Technology
• Trades
• University Transfer

Partnering with industry

• Over 500 faculty experts
• Advanced manufacturing, product design, prototyping, testing and troubleshooting services available through our applied research Camosun Innovates:
  • Babcock Canada Interaction Lab – offers a flexible environment for application, co-creation, exploration, ideation, and innovation
  • Technology Access Centre –provides NSERC-funded access, support, research, and development for local business and industry, with specialized manufacturing technologies, 3D scanners and printers, CNC machines and robotic systems, AR/SR/VR/xR and simulation development
  • Education and Training – develops student capstone projects with industry partners, contract training for advanced manufacturing, and next-generation learning solutions
• Work-integrated learning opportunities – students available for co-op education work terms, internships & practicums
• 50 active Program Advisory Committees (PACs) with close to 500 industry/business volunteer members

Integral to the economy, BC and beyond

• $1 billion/year economic impact to BC
• 92% of surveyed graduates are employed or pursuing further studies

Student numbers (2018/19)

• 19,000+ students in certificate, diploma, and applied degree programs
• 5,500+ Continuing Education registrants
• 2,100+ International students from 80 different countries
• 1,200+ Indigenous students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry
• 90% of recent grads satisfied or very satisfied with their education at Camosun
• 93% of students who go on to further studies say they were well prepared
• Camosun has five Provincial and National award-winning intercollegiate Chargers athletic teams in volleyball, basketball, and golf

Employees (2019/20)

• 1,200+ FTE faculty, staff, administration

Financial results (2019/20)

Camosun College Foundation (2018/19)*

• 1,519 students supported by bursaries and awards
• $27.4 million in total assets
• $1 million + disbursed for student assistance
• 12-member volunteer board
• 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to Camosun causes

*Based on 2019 figures.