Canisius University
About Canisius University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Canisius College is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York. It offers programs in accounting, kinesiology, finance, and animal behavior, with a strong Jesuit tradition and a growing campus in the city's cultural district.
Founded
1870
Location
Buffalo, New York
Students
2,412
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
72.4%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
66.4%
Near national average
Tuition
$34,500
Per year
Avg Net Price
$17,940
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$60,681
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
72.4 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
With a 72.4% acceptance rate, Canisius University admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
SAT Scores
N/A
Not reported
ACT Scores
28/ 36
Average: 28 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
66.4% complete their degree within six years
Retention
72.6%
4-Year Grad
64%
6-Year Grad
71%
Teaching Quality
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
93%
$/Student
$8.7K
Class Size
Medium
64% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$34,500
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$13,560
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,322
After Financial Aid
$17,940
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,781
Receive Grants
32.2%
Take Loans
53.3%
The total cost of attendance runs about $44,322/yr, including $13,560 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $17,940.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Canisius University fund their education.
While in School
32.2%
Get Grants
Free money
53.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$65,323
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$24,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$257/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $24,250 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Canisius University.
Gender
51%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,685
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
727
Graduates
23.1%
First-Gen
19 yrs
Avg Age
3.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 23.1% are first-generation college students. 6.2% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,685
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Canisius University fields 11 varsity teams with 494 student athletes, about 29% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division I without football
Conference
Metro Atlantic
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
494
29% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
54% / 46%
265
Men
229
Women
8
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Canisius Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$60,681
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Finance and Financial Management Services
$49K
53 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$26K
48 grads
1yr Earnings
Research and Experimental Psychology
$29K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$29K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Zoology/Animal Biology
$26K
30 grads
1yr Earnings
Economics
$56K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $46K at six years, $45K at eight, and $61K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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