Accountability

Currently, more than 585,000 students are enrolled in Ontario college and university programs, and another 120,000 student apprentices are learning trades.

In bringing evidence-based research to the continued improvement of Ontario’s postsecondary system, HEQCO is exploring how to design a responsive and efficient postsecondary education system.

As part of our research focus, we investigate

•  how Ontario’s postsecondary system is performing on quality and accessibility objectives,
• what design changes would enhance performance, and
•  how the government and postsecondary institutions can be held accountable for effective use of public and tuition dollars.

 What You Need to Know

• Females comprised 55 per cent of applications to Ontario colleges and universities in 2007
• Children of immigrants are generally more likely to pursue PSE than those of native-born Canadians
• PSE graduates out earn high school graduates by 25 per cent