Facts and Figures
At TRU you’ll find many paths to learning — on-campus and online, in and out of the classroom, across programs, even around the globe—leading to careers in trades, healthcare, hospitality or technology. Entrepreneurship, law, science, social work or the arts. Welcome to hands-on learning and research in our supportive, inclusive environment. To empower, inspire and transform.
The numbers below are from the 2017/2018 Factbook.
| Founded | 1970 - Read our History |
| Naming | TRU takes its name from the North Thompson and South Thompson Rivers, which converge at Kamloops |
| Leadership | Dr. Alan Shaver, President & Vice-Chancellor |
Students
Headcount
| On Campus | 15,019 |
| Open Learning | 14,983 |
| Dual Enrolled | 1,458 |
| Unique Total | 28,544 |
Students by program
| Baccalaureate Students | Total: 8,635 (30% of unique total, 37% of On Campus) |
| Continuing Education Students | On Campus: 3,723 (25%) |
| Trades Students | On Campus: 1,444 (10%) |
| Graduate Students | 772 (3%) |
| Law Students | 339 |
Female to male ratio
| Total | On Campus | Open Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 46% | 65% |
| Male | 44% | 52% | 35% |
Majority age group: 19-24, 46% On Campus, 36% Open Learning
Average age on campus: 25
Average age in Open Learning: 30
Domestic students
- 23,965
Aboriginal students
- 10% (2016-2017)
International students
- 4,579 (16%)
- 23% On Campus, 11% Open Learning
- Top 3 Countries: India (33%), China (30%), and Nigeria (3%)
Alumni
| Canadian | 33,000+ |
| International | 15,000+ |
| Total | 49,000+ |
Athletics and clubs
- Varsity Athletics: 8 WolfPack teams — men’s and women’s volleyball, basketball, and soccer; co-ed swimming and cross-country running
- Athletic Clubs: 4 teams — baseball, curling, cheerleading and women's rugby
- Student Clubs: 100 clubs including Aboriginal Drum Circle, Eco, Enactus, India, Pride, Toastmasters
Campus
Details and numbers
| Location | Kamloops, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples |
| Kamloops campus area | 250 acres |
| Learning Spaces | 25 buildings, 1 million square feet |
| Gardens | 40 acres, including teaching horticulture garden and arboretum |
| Housing | on-campus housing for up to 880 students |
| Wireless zones on campus | entire campus |
| Regional centres | Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Clearwater, Barriere, Ashcroft, Lillooet |
| Research Field Station | Wells Gray Wilderness Research & Education Centre at Wells Gray Provincial Park |
| Population of Kamloops | 85,000 |
| Climate | semi-arid grassland with 4 seasons, over 2,000 hours of sunshine and less than 25 cm of rain annually |
Closest major centres
- 168 km to Kelowna
- 355 km to Vancouver
- 507 km to Seattle
- 525 km to Prince George
- 620 km to Calgary
- 800 km to Edmonton
Learning
Average class size (academic courses)
All undergraduate: 31 | Lower level courses: 33 | Upper level courses: 29
Faculties and schools
- Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism
- Faculty of Arts
- School of Business and Economics
- Faculty of Education and Social Work
- Faculty of Law
- School of Nursing
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Student Development
- School of Trades and Technology
Open Admission
Faculty of Arts, School of Business and Economics, and Faculty of Science offer open admission to new undergraduates in first year.
Programs
Faculty and staff
Total employees, including faculty, support staff and administration: 1,543
Full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty: 415
Research
| Number and percentage of active faculty holding external funding | 44 and 28 percent |
| Total dollar amount of Tri-Agency grants and external contracts | $4.3 million |
| Total dollar amount of external grants and contracts supporting student research training | $389,995 |
| Number of students involved in supervised research projects | 156 |
| Number of students enrolled in research-based graduate programs | 220 on campus, 152 online |
| Dollars committed to internal grant awards to support faculty | $403,000 |
| Number of completed student undergraduate research experience projects | 29 |
Financial
| Cost of tuition and fees (domestic undergraduate, full-time, 2 semesters) | $5,091.24 |
| Total amount available in scholarships, bursaries and awards for undergraduate students annually | $2.5 million |
| Largest scholarship offered to incoming undergraduates: Alvin & Lydia Grunert Entrance Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Average amount of scholarship money given to incoming undergraduates | $2,634 |