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Canisius University

Acceptance Rate 77.73 %
SAT Average 1,190
Tuition & Fees $32,720
Student Population 2,492
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $19,851

Academic Overview

Canisius University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Buffalo, New York. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Canisius University is affiliated with Roman Catholic.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $32,720 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $16,680.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,492 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 77.73% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from Canisius University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $51,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Canisius's tuition & fees is $32,720. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $16,680.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$32,720
Graduate$16,680
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Canisius. The acceptance rate of Canisius is 77.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.89%. The average graduation rate is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,851 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,492 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Canisius University is 77.73 %.
Acceptance Rate
77.73%
Graduation Rate for Canisius University is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-out Rate for Canisius University is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for Canisius University is 78 %
Retention Rate
78%
Student Population for Canisius University is 2,492
Student Population
2,492
Student to Faculty Ratio for Canisius University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,851 at Canisius University.
Financial Aid Amount
$19,851

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
Phone716-888-2200
WEBhttps://www.canisius.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.canisius.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.canisius.edu/apply-to-canisius
Financial Aidhttps://www.canisius.edu/scholarships-tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://canisius.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.canisius.edu/student-experience/student-support-services/griff-center/veteran-support
Athletichttps://gogriffs.com/documents/2018/9/17/NCAA_Graduation_Rates.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://www.canisius.edu/student-experience/student-support-services/griff-center/student-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

Canisius offers 116 major programs through online and on-site education where 18 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's40
Bachelor's570
Master's3711
Post-Bachelor's Certificate31
Post-Master's Certificate156

Special Learning Opportunities

Canisius University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:925)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,040)

Veterans Benefits

Canisius University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges