Canisius University

Buffalo, NY

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$34,220

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,211
Declined 920
Total Received 4,131
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Private

1,788

undergraduate students

704

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1870, Canisius University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its strong liberal arts tradition and its commitment to preparing students for service to others. It is located on a 72-acre campus in a residential neighborhood of North-Central Buffalo, New York.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,492
Established in 1870
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

72-acre, urban campus in Buffalo (population: 261,452). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation around campus, to townhouses, and to athletic center. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Canisius University
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
14208-1098

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
35%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
63%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
45%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
520
75th
660
25th
530
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 1
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,211
Declined 920
Total Received 4,131

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,851

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $32,720
Housing $6,660
Food $6,500
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $48,580
Average Financial Aid - $19,851
Total with Avg. Aid $28,729

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 238-8160
F: 716 888-2377
finaid@canisius.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, ice hockey, mixed martial arts, rugby, soccer, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, cheerleading, crew, dance, endurance, equestrian sports, field hockey, ice hockey, riflery, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, handball, Kan Jam, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, National Intramural Sports Association, Eastern College Atlantic Conference, Atlantic Hockey Association (Division I, men's only)

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping yes
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Animal Behavior and Ethology yes yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Computer Science yes
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Economics, General yes
Economics, Other yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Mathematics yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Performance, General yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Finance
  2. Animal Behavior/ecology/conservation
  3. Psycology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,492

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

1,788
students

Female
50%
888

Male
50%
900

28%

704
students

Female
60%
421

Male
40%
283

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

1,723
students

Female
50%
863

Male
50%
860

4%

65
students

Female
38%
25

Male
62%
40

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented Austrailia
Canada
France
Germany
Spain
Ireland
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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