Canisius is where leaders are made. Griffs rise to the highest levels of their potential – but our vision of leadership means so much more than corner offices and fancy titles. It means starting where you are to make an impact in areas that matter to you. For Griffs, taking the lead is just as likely to mean starting a community garden in a food desert as presenting in the boardroom of a multinational.

Learning how to lead starts with our 360-degree support system. From your dedicated student success team to faculty mentors, Canisius has your back when it comes to your academic, professional and personal development. You’ll form lifelong friendships in our tight-knit, collaborative community and explore your interests through 60+ student-run clubs and organizations. And from the heart of our hometown of Buffalo, NY, you’ll become part of the fabric that makes us the City of Good Neighbors.

Your journey starts here. Where will you lead?

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

76%

SAT Range

1040-1240

ACT Range

21-27

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$18,828 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$20,269 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

10:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Get To Know Buffalo

Between our campus’ convenient location in the heart of the city to our close ties with the community and local businesses, the Canisius-Buffalo connection runs deep. New York state’s second largest city offers world-famous foods, primetime sports and entertainment, and more – all wrapped up in small-town friendliness that makes us the City of Good Neighbors.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
84%
On Campus
16%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,915 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

36%

Varsity Athletes

21%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

62%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$47,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

69%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%