‘Maclean’s’ ranks York 30th in national reputation

Cassandra Chin
Staff Writer
After failing to get an ‘A’ in the Globe and Mail’s 2011 University Report, York University once again scored some low ratings in Maclean’s 2010 University Rankings.
Based on surveys from high school principals and guidance counselors, recruiters and CEOs from corporations, as well as university officials and heads of organizations, Maclean’s chart for overall best national reputation ranking places York at number 30.
York is, however, ranked first in student services which prepares new and current students for the academic year. Among the 41 universities ranked, York has one of that largest class sizes and is among several universities
with comparatively high tuition rates. The average entrance grade to enter York University remains a steady 81 percent.
York is listed as the second largest post-secondary institution in Canada, after the University of Toronto, and has not budged from last year’s ninth place ranking in the comprehensive [undergraduate and graduate-focused universities] category. It is once again tied this year with the University of Regina for that spot.
For highest quality, most innovative and leaders of tomorrow categories, York is ranked 32nd, 34th and 25th, respectively.
Two smaller institutions in British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and University of Victoria, grabbed the top spots in the comprehensive category once again.