University of Windsor by the numbers
The university is a comprehensive, student-focused university, with more than 16,000 students in eight faculties including several professional programs. With strong student-faculty relationships, exceptional award-winning faculty and innovative staff, the university provides a welcoming and supporting environment for students.
Student Experience
220+
programs
57%
students enrolled in professional programs
1.25M +
hours in student community service
33%
increase in co-op and paid internships since 2016 (1000+ annually)
$8.7M
in co-op placement earnings
Navigating the Pandemic
$2.5M
Investment in online learning support for faculty, students
$12.3M
Annual commitment to technology support and innovation
$5.4M
More than $5.4M in external grants received to support COVID-focosed research
1,500+
Members of the campus community who worked with the Centre for Teaching and Learning or the Office of Open Learning on their courses
94
Student appointments created to support instructional re-design and student learning, with total student earnings of over $540,000
4,709
Course sections moved online
141,744
Total number of hours Nursing students provided in health care settings during COVID
Economic Impact on the Community
Canada
$4.12 billion - University of Windsor total economic impact to the Canadian economy
$669 million - Annual university-related expenditures to Canada's GDP
6,500 - Jobs created in Canada as a result of annual university-related expenditures in the economy
Ontario
$4 billion - University of Windsor total economic impact to the Ontario economy
$541 million - Annual university-related expenditures to Ontario's GDP
$3.16 billion - University’s human capital development (i.e. alumni education premium) contribution to Ontario’s GDP
6,500 - Jobs created in Ontario as a result of annual university-related expenditures in the economy
Windsor-Essex
$1.7 billion - University of Windsor total economic impact to the local economy
$412 million - Annual university-related expenditures to the local GDP
$1.02 billion - University’s human capital development (i.e. alumni education premium) contribution to the local GDP
Research Activities
Revenues in 2020
• Annual research grant funding: $28.7 million per year • 16% increase in research funding in the last five years. • $7 million in MITACS funding supported student research-based internships in 2019-20, placing University of Windsor 8th in the country • 66% increase in matched industry funding since 2016
Working for Change
Investment in energy efficiency projects over last 5 years
Endowment Funds Areas of Support
Fundraising
Dollars Raised and Pledged
53.7%
Full-time students from tri-county area
49.3%
Full-time students from Windsor-Essex
23.8%
Full-time student that are international
Origin of Students
Financial Support for Students
933
undergraduate scholarships and bursaries
8,456
University of Windsor Students accessed over $77.5M in OSAP Dollars in 2020
1,056
Co-op/Experiential Learning opportunities during the year ended in April 2020
$7M+
MITACS funding acquired for student research internships in 2019-20: 8th most active university in Canada
$500K
in extraordinary scholarships issued to international students during the COVID period
Financial Highlights
Revenues
