Brock University is proud to participate in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings, which evaluate Canadian universities across key areas such as student experience, faculty quality, and reputation.
Brock is recognized for its strong focus on both undergraduate and graduate education, and commitment to student success. As Brock continues to grow in reputation and impact, its presence in the Maclean’s rankings reflects the University’s ongoing dedication to academic excellence and innovation in Canada’s higher education landscape.
Starting in the 2027 rankings, the category structure has been updated. The three categories changed from Undergraduate, Comprehensive, and Medical to Small, Mid-Size, and Large. Previously, the categories were based on an institute’s program composition and is now based on full-time-equivalent student enrolment. Brock changed from the Comprehensive tier to the Mid-Size Tier.
Overall Ranking in the Mid-Sized (and previously the comprehensive) tier by year
Mid-Sized
Comprehensive Tier
2027
#11
2026
#13
2025
#14
2024
#13
2023
#13
Brock’s ranking breakdown in Comprehensive Tier by Year
| Metric | 2027 Rank | 2026 Rank | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate* | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Library Acquisitions | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Library Expenses | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Scholarships & Bursaries | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Operating Budget | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Medical/Science Grants | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Student Services | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| Graduation Rate* | 12 | - | - | - | - |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Research Volume* | 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Social Sciences & Humanities Grants | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Student Awards | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Reputational Survey | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Faculty Awards | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Research Impact* | 16 | - | - | - | - |
| Total Research Dollars | Removed in 2027 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
*New metric in 2027