Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| 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 |
Will you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Canisius, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
Calculate My ChancesSponsored by Cappex
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 3,422 prospective students applied, and 2,830 were granted admission. Of those admitted 554 enrolled in the school. 2,640 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 604 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $27,940 plus fees of $1,488. Canisius is ranked 382 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Explore Canisius College
Rankings
Rankings for Canisius College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#382 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#264 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Colleges in New York
#33 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#264 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1270 |
| ACT | 20/28 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Connect with Canisius
Let Canisius know that you're interested in learning more about the school.
Sponsored by CollegeXpress
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,488 |
| Room and Board | $11,526 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,454 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.