Fast Facts

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

Inspiring life-changing learning

Two campuses: Lansdowne and Interurban
Founded in 1971
14,000+ learners every year
2,222��international students from 70+ countries
1,033��Indigenous students
160+ programs
1,265��ǳܰ�� in more than 40 different subject areas.
24 students: typical class size
23.5��years: median student age
72.9% of students are from Vancouver Island
59 student-athletes on four Chargers teams that compete provincially and nationally in volleyball and basketball
2,300 trades students
70,000+ alumni in various sectors from business to tech, trades, and tourism
1,906��Camosun students go on to further studies at other B.C. post-secondary institutions
1,871��graduates in 2023
90.4% of grads are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
95.2% of grads who go on to further studies say they were well-prepared
1,400 faculty, staff, and administration

Work-Integrated Learning

Over 82% of courses��include experiential education and applied learning
In 2023, 52% of all college co-op placements in B.C. were completed by Camosun students

Additional Facts

��һ�Թ�� Foundation

1,400+ students supported annually with bursaries and awards
$30.5 million in total assets
14-member volunteer board
100% of every dollar donated goes directly to Camosun causes

Economic Impact

$1 billion annual economic impact
The accumulated contribution of Camosun alumni to the regional economy is an estimated $700 million, or the equivalent of over 8,000 jobs

2023-2028 Strategic Plan

��һ�Թ��’s��Strategic Plan (2023-2028) was developed through a process of meaningful engagements, transparent practice, and continuous communications with all members of the college community. The plan builds upon the foundation of the past plan and places a strengthened emphasis on important priorities such as Indigenization, equity, diversity and inclusion, and responding to the climate emergency. At the heart of the plan are the four Rs of Indigenous Education, emphasizing individual responsibility and collective accountability.

The four Rs of Indigenous education are:

Relevance;
Respect;
Reciprocity; and
Responsibility.

Indigenization is a significant aspect of the new Strategic Plan, with local Indigenous ways of being, doing, and relating being foundational to its development. The plan incorporates local Indigenous semiotics, iconography, artwork, and language to acknowledge and honour the local Indigenous lands and territories on which Camosun is situated. Over the next five years, the plan is expected to have a positive impact on every aspect of the college community and contribute to healthier communities, stronger student outcomes, greater Indigenization, and ensure that students continue to be valued by employers.

“Our common focus is on students. We want to break down barriers so everyone has the opportunity to pursue a post-secondary education, whether you are the first person in your family to graduate high school or a learner returning to the classroom with a new career goal.”
- Dr. Lane Trotter, President

Budget & Expenses

Budget

Revenue	$ Millions	%
Provincial Grants	89.1	51.2%
Provincial Capital Grants	7.7	4.4%
Tuition and Fees	56.7	32.6%
Federal and Other Grants	3.3	1.9%
Goods and Services	13.2	7.6%
Other	4.1	2.3%
TOTAL	174.1	100%

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Expenses	$ Millions	%
Salaries and Benefits	131.3	76.4%
Contract Fees	4.4	2.6%
Supplies and Services	21.3	12.4%
Costs of Goods Sold	2.7	1.6%
Accretion Expense	0.07	0.0%
Amortization	9.8	5.7%
Minor Repairs and Maintenance	2.1	1.2%
TOTAL	171.7	100%

Partnerships

Industry Partnerships

50 active Program Advisory Committees with close to 500 industry and business volunteers
Camosun Innovates supports applied research and development through advanced manufacturing, product design, testing, prototyping and technology access
Professional Studies and Industry Training offers a range of courses and programs including micro-credentials

Community Learning Partnerships

Community Learning Partnerships (CLP), a department of the School of Access, takes education to community-based sites to make it easier to begin or return to learning. CLP can be a starting point in getting ready to transfer to on-campus college programs.

Camosun’s community partners include:

Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Saanich Adult Education Centre
Bridges for Women
Island Community Mental Health

Inspired Learning

Largest dual credit program in B.C., supporting over 1,000��students each year with their transition into post-secondary education and training
Biggest trades school on Vancouver Island with 2,300 students in 30+ pre-apprentice and apprenticeship programs
Engineering bridge programs at Camosun are unique to only two post-secondary institutions in Canada
Women and Indigenous Peoples in trades exploration programs are breaking down barriers and opening the doors to careers in the skilled trades for under-represented groups.
Transferable courses in over 30 subject areas such as English, Math, History, Sociology, and Physics, as well as programs and courses in areas such as Visual Arts, Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Criminal Justice, and Psychology
A long-standing partnership with the Victoria Conservatory of Music
Students edit and publish journals in Psychology and Creative Writing
Over one-third of Camosun students got started through a School of Access pathway
Longest-running Indigenous Advisory Council in B.C.
Single largest intake of family of nursing students in British Columbia
The B.C. Office of Human Rights Commissioner has granted 12.5% of seats in the School of Health and Human Services as dedicated, reserved for Indigenous applicants
Largest business school on Vancouver Island and the first college in B.C. to have a degree approved under the applied model with professional accounting in 2005
The only institution in B.C. offering Massage Therapy as an academic credit-based program
Largest and most comprehensive sport��school of any college in the province and offers the only Kinesiology Degree program at a B.C. college