School Overview
Canisius College is a private, four-year, coeducational college in Buffalo, New York that is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Church. The institution was established by the Jesuits in the late 1800s, is named after St. Peter Canisius (a Jesuit Catholic priest) and belongs to the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (a consortium of 30 Jesuit education institutions). While sometimes confused with Canisius-Kollege a Jesuit secondary education institution in Germany, its is an entirely distinct institution.
Students at Canisius can select from over 130 undergraduate majors, minors and educational tracks in various academic fields of study and disciplines including Ecology, Conservation, Writing , Health, Journalism, Business, Management, Education English, Foreigh Languages, History, and Computer Science, among others. Canisius is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools on Higher Education. The institution also maintains accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
General Information
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Admission Office 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208-1098 (716) 888-2200 (800) 843-1517 Fax: (716) 888-3230 admissio[email protected] Contact: Ann Marie Moscovic Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 (716) 883-7000 www.canisius.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,346 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 807 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,224 Graduate enrollment: 1,570 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 76% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 83% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies European Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Canisius College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (716) 888-2200 |
| Website: | https://www.canisius.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.canisius.edu/admissions/apply-canisius |
| Address: | 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,102 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 69% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,110 (68% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $29,428 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,428 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $19,632 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Canisius College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Canisius College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 5 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 13 | 6 | 24 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 8 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 17 | 2 | 65 | 40 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Canisius College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $29,428 |
| Out-of-state | $29,428 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,480 |
| Out-of-state | $15,480 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 470 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 465 | 96% | $19,632 |
| Student loan aid | 328 | 68% | $8,091 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,087 | 93% | $17,701 |
| Federal student loans | 1,426 | 63% | $6,440 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Canisius College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Canisius College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,422 | 1,487 | 1,935 | Percent admitted | 100% | 84% | 82% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 18% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Canisius College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,102 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,213 |
| Graduate enrollment | 889 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Canisius College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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