Financial sustainability remains a key concern for university administrators across Canada. In times of financial constraint, data and benchmarking become essential tools for institutions.
CAUBO compiles a series of four sector-wide indicators of financial condition for members. These financial ratios provide insights into the sector’s financial health, helping to identify strengths and potential vulnerabilities. At the institutional level, these ratios serve as a valuable baseline for setting priorities and guiding strategic decision-making.
Updated: Financial Health Dashboard
The Financial Health Dashboard has been updated to cover a twelve-year period (2011/12 to 2022/23). The dashboard allows users to compare indicators nationally, provincially, by institutional size, or with selected institutions. This flexible format enables a more tailored analysis of financial trends and conditions.
Updated: Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) Report
The 2024-2025 MD&A report has been updated and includes:
- An overview of the methodology used to compile the indicators, along with a discussion of their value and limitations.
- Commentary on the 2022-2023 results, including high-level analysis of provincial differences and other factors affecting comparability.
- Contextual information on provincial policies that may influence the indicators.
The Financial Health Dashboard and MD&A are available to Senior Finance and VPFA members only.