Canisius University

Buffalo, NY

Private nonprofit small campus City: Large 1,685 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$17,940per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$34,500published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$34,500published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
Average ACT
28of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$60,68110 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Primarily residential — many students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic

Most common fields of study

  • Parks, recreation & fitness21%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences19%
  • Business & marketing18%
  • Psychology9%
  • Communication & journalism7%
  • Social sciences6%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division I without football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

See if Canisius University fits you

Answer a few questions and we’ll show you where it lands — reach, match, or safety — alongside schools like it.

Get your free match

Similar colleges in New York

Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Canisius University.