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Canisius University
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  • 4 Year
  • BUFFALO, NY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

2001 MAIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14208
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
From Canisius University

Canisius is where leaders are made. Griffs rise to the highest levels of their potential – but our vision of leadership means so much more than corner offices and fancy titles. It means starting where you are to make an impact in areas that matter to you. For Griffs, taking the lead is just as likely to mean starting a community garden in a food desert as presenting in the boardroom of a multinational.

Learning how to lead starts with our 360-degree support system. From your dedicated student success team to faculty mentors, Canisius has your back when it comes to your academic, professional and personal development. You’ll form lifelong friendships in our tight-knit, collaborative community and explore your interests through 60+ student-run clubs and organizations. And from the heart of our hometown of Buffalo, NY, you’ll become part of the fabric that makes us the City of Good Neighbors.

Your journey starts here. Where will you lead?

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Canisius University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
1050-1250
ACT Range
24-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,486 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,184 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 61 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 72 responses
72%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 72 responses

Majors

Get To Know Buffalo

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Between our campus’ convenient location in the heart of the city to our close ties with the community and local businesses, the Canisius-Buffalo connection runs deep. New York state’s second largest city offers world-famous foods, primetime sports and entertainment, and more – all wrapped up in small-town friendliness that makes us the City of Good Neighbors.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    54%
  • On Campus
    46%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,783 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
83
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
23%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Average
    41%
  • Driven
    38%
  • Awesome
    15%
  • Stressed
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
59%
Poll
41%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 64 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 83 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 38 responses
  • Average
    32%
  • The Best
    26%
  • Very good!
    16%
  • Diverse
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Mediocre
    5%
  • Unsafe
    5%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 33 responses

Canisius University Reviews

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