Canisius University

4-years Private College In Buffalo, NY

Canisius University (referred to as Canisius) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Buffalo, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Canisius University is $32,720. The school has a total enrollment of 2,492 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Canisius University is Master's degree. It offers Associate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$32,720 (2023)
Acceptance Rate77.73%
Student Population2,492
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate66%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Canisius University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1921 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Canisius University is $32,720 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Canisius University is $16,680 for academic year 2021-2022. Canisius University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $19,851 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Canisius University is 77.73% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.89%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 26. Canisius University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,492 students are attending at Canisius University (1,788 undergraduate students). There are 139 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 172 part-time faculty working for Canisius University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 403 (full-time) and 180 (part-time). The graduation rate at Canisius University is 66% and transfer-out rate is 26%. The retention rate is 78% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Canisius University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Canisius University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Canisius University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Canisius University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Canisius University Mission Statement
Canisius College, a Catholic and Jesuit university, offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional programs distinguished by transformative learning experiences that engage students in the classroom and beyond. We foster in our students a commitment to excellence, service and leadership in a global society.Canisius is an open, welcoming university where our Catholic faith and traditions are vitally present and operative. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Canisius cultivates human knowledge for the benefit of Church and society.