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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 |
---|---|---|
Latin American Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Animal Behavior And Ethology | ||
Biochemistry | ||
Bioinformatics | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
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 | ||
Finance, General | ||
Management Information Systems, General | ||
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other | ||
Marketing/marketing Management, General | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
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 |
Biology Teacher Education | ||
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education | ||
Chemistry Teacher Education | ||
Education, General | ||
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs | ||
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities | ||
Educational Leadership And Administration, General | ||
Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision | ||
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 Services/liaison/counseling | ||
Health And Wellness, 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 | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
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
4,131
Applied
3,208
Accepted
1,788
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
91
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 | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
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
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
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
24,170
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,808
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
26,464
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,148
Avg. Loan Aid
13,326
Avg. Grant Aid
18,512
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
32%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,788
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
18%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 6.23% |
---|---|
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 (50.28%)
Female (49.33%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 | Division 1 | 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 | Division 1 | 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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