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Canisius University Trade Programs

Canisius University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buffalo, NY. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Canisius University?

Get in touch with Canisius can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
Phone:	7168882200
Website:	www.canisius.edu/
Admissions:	www.canisius.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.canisius.edu/scholarships-tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Canisius?

You can apply to Canisius online at: https://www.canisius.edu/apply-to-canisius

Canisius is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Canisius

These are the things Canisius considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Canisius?

Canisius has an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Canisius can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,945	1,314	68%
Women	2,216	1,696	76%

Can I Afford Canisius University?

The average net price after aid at Canisius is $18,322. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,200
In-State Fees	$2,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,200
Out-of-State Fees	$2,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,200
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,200

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Canisius receive some form of financial aid (423 students).

Approximately 97% of students at Canisius receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,478 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,466.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Canisius undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,170 per year.

Canisius University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 970 students enrolled at Canisius, all undergraduate. Canisius is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,768 undergraduate students at Canisius, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Canisius University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	60
Black or African American	240
Hispanic	99
White	1,103
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	61
Non-Resident	121

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Canisius are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	306
Pennsylvania	13
Ohio	10
Maryland	5
Michigan	5

Additionally, approximately 6.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Canisius University

Canisius delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

732 undergraduate students at Canisius took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Canisius University

Canisius offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Canisius has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.