A snapshot of Camosun's community and contribution to education and the economy.
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

Fast Facts
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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
- $1 billion/year economic impact to BC
- 92% of surveyed graduates are employed or pursuing further studies
Student numbers (2018/19)
- 19,000+ students in certificate, diploma, and applied degree programs
- 5,500+ Continuing Education registrants
- 2,100+ International students from 80 different countries
- 1,200+ Indigenous students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry
- 90% of recent grads satisfied or very satisfied with their education at Camosun
- 93% of students who go on to further studies say they were well prepared
- Camosun has five Provincial and National award-winning intercollegiate Chargers athletic teams in volleyball, basketball, and golf
Employees (2019/20)
- 1,200+ FTE faculty, staff, administration
Financial results (2019/20)
Revenue ($million) | Expenses ($million) | ||
---|---|---|---|
Total | $147.6 | Total | $147.3 |
Provincial grants | 67.8 | Salaries & benefits | 114.5.0 |
Provincial capital grants | 9.5 | Suppliers & services | 15.1 |
Federal & other grants | 2.5 | Costs of goods sold | 3.35 |
Tuition & fees | 48.9 | Minor repairs & maintenance | 5.0 |
Goods & services | 15.4 | Amortization | 9.4 |
Other | 3.5 |
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.