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Overview
Canisius College is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
United States
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
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@canisius.edu
Phone: 716-888-2200
Fax: 716-888-3195
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Latin American Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Animal Behavior And Ethology |
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Biochemistry |
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Bioinformatics |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Accounting And Business/management |
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Accounting And Related Services, Other |
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Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Finance, General |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication Management And Strategic Communications |
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Communication, General |
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Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Journalism |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology Teacher Education |
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Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Education, General |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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Educational Leadership And Administration, General |
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Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Physics Teacher Education |
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Reading Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Special Education And Teaching, Other |
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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Community Health Services/liaison/counseling |
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Health And Wellness, General |
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Mental Health Counseling/counselor |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics And Statistics |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Data Science, General |
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Nutrition Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Sports Studies |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General |
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Economics, Other |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Urban Studies/affairs |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,131
Applied
3,208
Accepted
1,807
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,339
Females Applied
1,871
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
1,785
Males Applied
1,330
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.7
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 592 | 520 | 660 | |
SAT Math | 592 | 530 | 660 | |
ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
31,100
Private
Fees
1,620
Full-time student fees
13,900
Room & board
6,660
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
26,501
Avg. Financial Aid Package
29,161
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,082
Avg. Loan Aid
14,776
Avg. Grant Aid
17,274
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
39%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,807
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
18%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 6.23% |
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Black or African American | 10.86% |
White or Caucasian | 68.23% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.23% |
Asian | 3.37% |
Two or more races | 2.86% |
Other | 3.14% |
Gender
Male (49.75%)
Female (48.81%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 41% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Griff Fest, Global Fest and Annual Wellness Day
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
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 |
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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 |
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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
303
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 128
Part-time - 175
Male - 162
Female - 141
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