Thompson Rivers University debuts in Maclean’s national university rankings
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) appears for the first time in Maclean’s rankings (TRU Newsroom, Oct 15, 2026). TRU joins 55 other institutions and ranks 17th of 19 in the mid‑size category. It placed 5th for the share of operating budget devoted to student services and 8th in reputation.
On October 15, 2026 TRU announced its first inclusion in Maclean’s national university rankings. The university joins 55 other institutions and is ranked 17th among 19 mid‑size universities (10,000–30,000 FTE). TRU earned 5th place for the proportion of operating budget dedicated to student services and 8th in the reputation survey. Maclean’s recognition highlights TRU’s dual‑sector profile and offers a national benchmark of the institution’s emphasis on student support and its growing profile.