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Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,178
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $63,820
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Canisius University is a private nonprofit college in Buffalo, NY with 1,685 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,178 per year ($11,897 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,820 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,147
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,391
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Canisius University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,546
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $35,880
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,897
- $30–48k$15,328
- $48–75k$18,400
- $75–110k$21,380
- $110k+$23,327
Get a personal estimate with Canisius University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $63,820
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,248
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,685
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White64%
- Hispanic6%
- Black14%
- Asian4%
Canisius University FAQ
What is Canisius University's acceptance rate?+
Canisius University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Canisius University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Canisius University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,147 students applied to Canisius University and 3,391 were admitted; 424 enrolled.
Does Canisius University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Canisius University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Canisius University require an essay?+
Canisius University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Canisius University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,546 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,178.
What is Canisius University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 189705 · How we use this data
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