Canisius Demographics & Diversity
Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
LowA college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Canisius are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or students of color.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
Very HighThere are 6% more female students than male students enrolled at Canisius College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Canisius has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,576
|
| Women |
1,668
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Very LowCanisius serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
$61,812 per year37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
3,244| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189705 IPEDS survey data for Canisius College.
