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Canisius University
Buffalo, NYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Canisius University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Buffalo, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.7K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math580 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite28 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,286
Earnings 5yr: $96,181
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,080
Earnings 5yr: $81,899
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,563
Earnings 5yr: $75,872
Debt: $26,997
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,001
Earnings 5yr: $67,796
Debt: $21,875
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,256
Earnings 5yr: $55,663
Debt: $22,690
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,757
Earnings 5yr: $68,624
Debt: $25,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,955
Earnings 5yr: $56,527
Debt: $23,500
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,398
Earnings 5yr: $62,462
Debt: $24,015
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,097
Earnings 5yr: $65,585
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,958
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,044
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,750
Earnings 5yr: $54,978
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,674
Earnings 5yr: $58,335
Debt: $27,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,008
Earnings 5yr: $52,428
Debt: N/A
Zoology/Animal Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,671
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,469
Earnings 5yr: $47,231
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,530
Earnings 5yr: $57,896
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,036
Earnings 5yr: $57,161
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,529
Earnings 5yr: $52,088
Debt: $23,766
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,413
Earnings 5yr: $53,082
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,940
In-State Tuition$34,500
Out-of-State Tuition$34,500
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,089
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,681
Completion Signals
66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$78,793
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