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Canisius University

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 0 reviews
#40 Best Private Colleges in New York
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,451
Canisius University overview
Canisius University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Canisius College, a private Jesuit institution founded in 1870, is situated in the historic Hamlin Park neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, approximately three miles from downtown. The 72-acre urban campus features a mix of Gothic and contemporary architecture, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As one of 28 Jesuit colleges in the United States, Canisius emphasizes liberal arts education while offering notable programs in business, education, and animal behavior/ecology studies. The college maintains traditional residence halls housing undergraduate students and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Golden Griffins, primarily participating in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Canisius is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Canisius University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Canisius University admission standards
  • GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

72.4%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 13.1%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,500
Costs for Canisius University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,500
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $2,300
Room and Board $13,560
Budget for Other Expenses $1,570
Total One Year Cost $53,130
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

67% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Canisius University are Business, Psychology, and Social Sciences. 25% of students major in Business, 11% in Psychology, and 10% in Social Sciences.

  • Business 25%
  • Psychology 11%
  • Social Sciences 10%
  • Communication 10%
  • Education 9%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189705.

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Last updated: August 2026