Canisius University

Buffalo, NY • privateDI | MAAC
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,933 • Total: 2,919
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 983 (50.9%) • Female: 950 (49.1%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 60 3.1%
Black/African American 242 12.5%
Hispanic/Latino 112 5.8%
White 1,205 62.3%
Two or More Races 65 3.4%
International 125 6.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
81.8%
3,391 admitted from 4,147 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 12/01/2025
RD: 07/27/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
70.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
62.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
80.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$40,300
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $31,100
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$8,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $12,369
$30,001-48,000 $13,719
$48,001-75,000 $16,657
$75,001-110,000 $20,762
$110,001+ $23,259
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$19,321

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
MAAC
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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