"I don’t come from a lot of money, and I didn’t have any real savings when I was leaving my hockey career. Financial aid let me focus on things that were more important."
A Legitimate Concern
Despite its benefits, many students believe their education is a financial burden. As figures from the Queen’s Registrar and the Canadian Federation of Students attest, students are genuinely concerned about the cost of a higher education.
36.6%
Queen's students receiving financial aid
75%
Students concerned about having enough funds to complete their education
52%
Students concerned about debt upon graduation
10 yrs
Average student debt repayment timeline
70%
Students citing financial reasons for not going to university
$28k
Average student debt upon graduation (undergraduates only)
A Legitimate Concern
Despite its benefits, many students believe their education is a financial burden. As figures from the Queen’s Registrar and the Canadian Federation of Students attest, students are genuinely concerned about the cost of a higher education.
36.6%
Queen's students receiving financial aid
75%
Students concerned about having enough funds to complete their education
52%
Students concerned about debt upon graduation
10 yrs
Average student debt repayment timeline
70%
Students citing financial reasons for not going to university
$28k
Average student debt upon graduation (undergraduates only)
The Benefits of a Queen's Education
A Queen’s education can open the door to a brighter future. According to data from Statistics Canada and the Queen’s Outcomes Survey, a Queen’s undergraduate degree comes with tangible economic benefits.
$57,500
Average annual income with college diploma
$75,000
Average annual income with bachelor's degree
$82,900
Average annual income with Queen's bachelor's degree
The Costs of a Queen's Education
In addition to tuition, books, and lab fees, Queen’s students incur substantial living expenses – including some of the highest rental costs in Ontario.
$14k/yr
(double room with meal plan) Queen's residence costs
$1.2k/m
(two-bedroom apartment) Off-campus rent costs
0.6%
(lowest in Ontario) Vacancy rate in Kingston