The average annual cost of attendance for Undergraduate Programs provided to overseas students is 1,403,105 INR / Year. The amount may vary depending on the course chosen, the type of lodging, and the candidate's personal spending habits.

MacEwan University provides a variety of residential choices for both domestic and international students. The university provides the following options: double studio, two-bedroom suite, four-bedroom suite, and bachelor suite. In downtown Edmonton, the institution also provides guest accommodations on a guest-only floor. For an 8-month term, the average cost of on-campus living is roughly $7,904. The typical off-campus cost of living in Canada for a student ranges from 15,000 CAD to 20,000 CAD, depending on lifestyle and preferences. This varies from province to province in Canada.

The university has a total of 19351 students enrolled. On campus, MacEwan University had 1,010 international students from over 60 nations. MacEwan University has a 59 percent acceptance rate, making it a fairly competitive university.

The institution currently has two campuses, one in the city centre and one in Alberta College. The institute has a Student Association with over 100 academic, activist, and interest-based organisations including Anthropology Club, LGBTQ Club, and so on, as well as political groups. The campus has a variety of facilities and projects, including a centre for professional nursing education, a clinical simulation centre, a social innovation institute, MacEwan International, and a Ukrainian Resource Development Centre. The institute also provides food carts, cafeterias, independent and chain businesses, the MacEwan University Health Centre (MUHC), 2000 parking slots at City Center, the John L. Haar Library, and many other amenities.

In 2004, MacEwan became an accredited degree-granting institution offering its first baccalaureate degrees.

Over 30 majors at MacEwan University offer students Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities. Students in journalism have had experience at the Edmonton Journal, CBC (Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife), and CHED Radio. Students can look for work placements and gain job skills through the university's Career Development & Experiential Learning centre. Entry-level salaries begin at $29,250 per year, with the most experienced professionals earning up to $52,615 per year.