Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Canisius University
Canisius University ( kə-NEE-shəss) is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius. Canisius offers more than a hundred undergraduate majors and minors, and around thirty-four master's and certificate programs.
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72%
Acceptance
$17,940
Net price
1,685
Enrollment
66%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
28
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,940
Average net price
$34,500
In-state tuition
$34,500
Out-of-state tuition
$13,560
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$44,322
Total cost of attendance
32%
Students receiving Pell grants
53%
Students with federal loans
$24,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$60,681
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,089
Median earnings (6 yrs)
66%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
87%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,715
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,685
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Canisius University FAQ
Is Canisius University a public or private school?
Canisius University is a private nonprofit institution located in Buffalo, NY.
What is the acceptance rate at Canisius University?
Canisius University has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Canisius University cost?
The average annual net price at Canisius University is $17,940 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $34,500.
What is the graduation rate at Canisius University?
About 66% of students at Canisius University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Canisius University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Canisius University students earn a median of $60,681 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Canisius University?
Admitted students at Canisius University have an ACT midpoint of 28. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Canisius University?
Canisius University enrolls about 1,685 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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