Overview
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| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Online | canisius.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Canisius College, founded in 1870 and named after St. Peter Canisius, is a private Jesuit institution situated in Buffalo, New York, minutes from the Canadian border. The urban campus is recognized for Gothic-inspired architecture and offers on-campus living options for its student body. Canisius provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a noted emphasis on business and the health professions, as well as sciences and the liberal arts. The college has a somewhat selective admissions process and maintains a holistic approach to evaluating applicants. Canisius College is not particularly renowned for its athletic programs, thus no specifics on athletics or team names are included.
In the most recent statistical year 4,131 prospective students applied, and 3,211 were granted admission. Of those admitted 478 enrolled in the school. 2,103 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 389 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $30,180 plus fees of $1,620. Canisius is ranked 376 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Canisius is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Canisius College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#376 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#275 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#52 in Best Colleges in New York
#38 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#241 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1320 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,620 |
| Room and Board | $12,158 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,458 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189705 IPEDS survey data for Canisius College.
Current students may use the Canisius College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.