Canisius University

Buffalo, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Canisius College is a private institution established in 1870 with urban setting located at Buffalo, NY. It is ranked 33 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices semester-based academic calendar. Undergraduate and graduate students at Canisius College can choose from more than 125 majors, minors and special programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Richard J. Wehle School of Business and the School of Education and Human Services.Outside the classroom, Canisius students can get involved by joining more than 100 campus organizations.

#33 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Urban
Location Buffalo, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1870
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,788 Undergraduates
Website http://www.canisius.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$46,458
Cost of Attendance
$19,376
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $28,488
Outstate Tuition Fee $28,488
Room and Board Fees $13,160
$35,188 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

78% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

native language is English or, primary language of instruction is English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$29,161 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$17,274 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,458
66% Students with need received Financial Aid
38.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Ignatian Scholarship
Total Worth $14,000 per year
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on cumulative high school average and your highest SAT combined score or ACT composite score of tests
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee's Scholarship
Total Worth $14,000 per year
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on cumulative high school average and your highest SAT combined score or ACT composite score of tests
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $10,500 to $11,500
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on cumulative high school average and your highest SAT combined score or ACT composite score of tests
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarship
Total Worth $1,500
Details Available to incoming freshman and transfer students. The scholarships are in addition to merit awards and are renewable for four years. It is not necessary to be a music major or music minor to apply .
Art History Scholarship
Total Worth $1,500 per year
Details Students who demonstrate an interest in studying the history of art are eligible.These scholarships are in addition to merit scholarships and are renewable for four years.
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Students

1,788 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
63% Students graduate within 6 years