Enrollment: 26, 000

From the UofC website: The University of Calgary is a comprehensive research university that, in its short 38-year history , has grown to take its place among the finest institutions in Canada. Combining the best of long-established university traditions with the City of Calgary's vibrant energy and diversity, the university aims to provide a research and scholarly foundation for students eager to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for a successful personal and professional life.

The University of Calgary is pleased to announce that all new high school applicants who present an early admission average of 80.0% or greater will automatically be offered a U of C Academic Merit Admission Award of $500. This award is guaranteed for all students who have a final admission average of 80.0% or higher.

Housing: Welcome to Residence Life at U of C Our student residences at the University of Calgary are far more than a convenient place to live on campus: they provide the best opportunity to become an active, high achieving member of the university community. Within residence you will find opportunities to attend academic programs and develop a range of valuable personal skills while living in a safe, respectful community comprised of a diverse group of people. It is not uncommon for students living in residence to meet friends that last for a lifetime!

• internet and telephone service provided for all residents
• new academic lounges in Kananaskis and Rundle Halls
• Community Advisors on every floor in our dormitories with two advisors in each apartment building in Phase II and Phase III.  Cascade Hall (Phase IV) has two Community Advisors on each floor.   
• Athletic Opportunities in Residence (AOR) which provides a chance to get involved in planning athletic events in residence
• Residence Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) which provides drop in academic assistance for first year students and leadership opportunities for upper year students
• a new programming model that compliments the University's Academic Plan “Raising our Sights” and supports theories of student involvement and development