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Canisius University

Tuition
32,720
Students
2,859
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,859

Graduation Rate

71%

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic


Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.77%

Apply

4,147

Accepted

3,391

Attend

424

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$0

Graduate

$0

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$32,720

Out-of-State

$32,720

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,354

State/Local Grants

$3,598

Institutional/Scholarships

$19,416

Graduate

In-State

$16,680

Out-of-State

$16,680

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$13,629

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$13,160

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$1,500

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

25

Average Assistance

$14,914

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

4

Average Assistance

$2,625

Academics

Graduation Rate71%

Student Faculty Ratio10:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Finance, General
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Animal Behavior and Ethology
  • Economics, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Accounting
  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Animal Behavior and Ethology

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,859

Undergraduate

1,889

Graduate

970

Full-Time

86%

Part-Time

14%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Baseball
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No