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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 |
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Located in Buffalo, New York, Canisius College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,549 prospective students applied, and 2,793 were granted admission. Of those admitted 485 enrolled in the school. 2,640 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 604 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $27,000 plus fees of $1,488. Canisius is ranked 385 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Canisius is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1270 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,488 |
| Room and Board | $11,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,288 |
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.