Canisius College is a private 4-year liberal arts college located in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1870, it is one of 28 Jesuit universities located in the United States. The college offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Education, Business and more. Students are able to gain real world experience through a variety of internships, research programs, and service learning opportunities. Canisius also has an extensive alumni network and numerous extracurricular activities including intramural sports, student government, work-study programs and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. It is a great school for those looking for an academically rigorous and personalized college experience.
- Address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
- Phone: (716) 888-2200
- Website: https://www.canisius.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,820
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
Tuition and Fees | $30,230 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
Room & Board | $8,000 |
Other | $1,500 |
Total Cost | $40,730 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- SAT Range: 1040 – 1240
- ACT Range: 21 – 27
Majors
- Animal Behavior and Ethology
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Accounting
- Finance, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 97%
- Part-time: 3%
Student Gender
- Male: 48%
- Female: 52%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 72%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 98%
- 25 and Over: 2%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 85%
- Out-of-State: 15%
- Unknown: 0%