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Canisius College is one of the leading colleges in New York with the acceptance rate of 78%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - November 1 . For more information, call 716-888-2200 or send email at admissions@canisius.edu.

4488 Enrolled 78% Acceptance Rate 22 - 28 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 4,488
    • Average HS GPA: 90.1
    • Acceptance Rate: 78%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 31% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 24% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 12% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 19% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 10% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 4% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 630
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 630
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    22 - 28

  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    November 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    European Studies/Civilization.
    Latin American Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Animal Behavior and Ethology.
    Biochemistry.
    Bioinformatics.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting and Business/Management.
    Accounting and Related Services, Other.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies, Other.
    Communication, General.
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
    Journalism.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Business Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, General.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
    Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented.
    Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
    Educational/Instructional Technology.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    German Language Teacher Education.
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Montessori Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Social Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Special Education and Teaching, Other.
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Latin Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
    Health and Wellness, General.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Nutrition Sciences.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Environmental Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    Sports Studies.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Christian Studies.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Criminology.
    Economics, General.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    Urban Studies/Affairs.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music, General.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Rachel Carson '29
    Environmentalist and Writer
    Nancy Jardini '85
    Chief, Criminal Investigation Division, IRS
    Kathie Olsen, Ph.D. '74
    Deputy Director, National Science Foundation
    Hon. Louise D. Adler '66
    Chief Judge, US Bankruptcy Court
    Elaine Scarry , Ph.D. '68
    Harvard University Professor
    Carol Murray-Negron '61
    VP Avon Products Inc.
    Syada el Daief '59
    Member, Egyptian Parliament

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 20

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $27000
    Required Fees
    $1488
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1000
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $2000
    Transportation for Commuters
    $800
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $11300

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • N/A
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 77/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    2398
    Foreign Countries Represented
    21

  • Demographics

    • Asian 2.54%
    • African-American 8.47%
    • Hispanic 6.45%
    • Caucasian 73.46%
    • Male 50%
    • Female 50%
    • Аre out of state 11

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    46%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 62/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    140
    Number of Honor Societies
    17
    Number of Social Sororities
    1

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Basketball
    • Crew Rowing
    • Cross Country
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups: Unity-student organization that supports GBLT students www.canisius.edu/unity
    Minority Support Groups: Afro-American Society Latin American Students and Friends Native American Society www.canisius.edu/studentlife/stulife_cultureclubs
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    62%
    Graduate in 5 years
    69%
    Graduate in 6 years
    69%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • M-F and selected Saturdays
      • 8am to 5pm
      • 716-888-2200
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Details of tour times are on our website
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      selected Saturdays
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