Overview
Canisius College is a private institution established in 1870 with urban setting located at Buffalo, NY. It is ranked 33 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices semester-based academic calendar. Undergraduate and graduate students at Canisius College can choose from more than 125 majors, minors and special programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Richard J. Wehle School of Business and the School of Education and Human Services.Outside the classroom, Canisius students can get involved by joining more than 100 campus organizations.
#33 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Urban
Location
Buffalo, New York
Type
4-year Private
Year Founded
1870
Selectivity
Very Low
Size
Small
1,788 Undergraduates
1,788 Undergraduates
Website
http://www.canisius.edu/
Learning
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$46,458
Cost of Attendance
$19,376
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $28,488 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $28,488 |
| Room and Board Fees | $13,160 |
$35,188
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
78% (Very Low Selectivity)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
3.6
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
79
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
native language is English or, primary language of instruction is English
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$29,161
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students
Need-based Aid
$17,274
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,458
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,458
66%
Students with need received Financial Aid
38.7%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
Priority Deadline : February 15
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Ignatian Scholarship
| Total Worth | $14,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on cumulative high school average and your highest SAT combined score or ACT composite score of tests |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Trustee's Scholarship
| Total Worth | $14,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on cumulative high school average and your highest SAT combined score or ACT composite score of tests |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Dean's Scholarship
| Total Worth | $10,500 to $11,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on cumulative high school average and your highest SAT combined score or ACT composite score of tests |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Music Scholarship
| Total Worth | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Details | Available to incoming freshman and transfer students. The scholarships are in addition to merit awards and are renewable for four years. It is not necessary to be a music major or music minor to apply . |
Art History Scholarship
| Total Worth | $1,500 per year |
|---|---|
| Details | Students who demonstrate an interest in studying the history of art are eligible.These scholarships are in addition to merit scholarships and are renewable for four years. |
Students
1,788
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
83%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
63%
Students graduate within 6 years