Overview

Canisius University is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY  14208-1098
United States

Contact Dr. Danielle D. Ianni
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@canisius.edu
Phone: 716-888-2200
Fax: 716-888-3195

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
European Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal Behavior And Ethology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
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 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
Mathematics 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 Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Economics, Other
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,147

Applied

3,388

Accepted

1,798

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,274

Females Applied

1,948

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,860

Males Applied

1,428

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	Essay Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	592	500	620
SAT Math	592	500	620
ACT Composite	25	23	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,200

Private

Fees

2,300

Full-time student fees

15,150

Room & board

Financial Aid

28,041

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,584

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,969

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,031

Avg. Loan Aid

15,216

Avg. Grant Aid

21,378

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

33%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,798

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.54%
Black or African American	12.56%
White or Caucasian	64.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.4%
Asian	3.22%
Two or more races	3.56%
Other	4.41%

Gender

Male (50.33%)

Female (48.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	43%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Griff Fest, Global Fest and Annual Wellness Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Residence Hall Association, Project Conservation, Unity (GLBTQ+), Fusion Gaming Society and Hiking Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

265

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 126

Part-time - 139

Male - 142

Female - 123