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Canisius College

Buffalo, NY

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Acceptance Rate

72%

Avg. SAT

1320

75th percentile

Buffalo, NY

Location

Large City

Campus Setting

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The quad at Canisius College, looking west toward Main Street, April 2015.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

72%

Average GPA

3.59

Application Fee

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 1050-1320

GPA

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

11:1

Programs Offered

6

Full-Time Faculty

119

Women Faculty

45%

Research Spending

$22Mper year

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Degree Levels Offered

Associate's
Bachelor's
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

22 grads

Secondary Education and Teaching

15 grads

Reading Teacher Education

Online

14 grads

English Language and Literature, General

6 grads

Elementary Education and Teaching

3 grads

Education, General

1 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

2,451

1,724 undergrad • 727 grad

Undergraduate

1,724

Graduate

727

International

7%
  • White

    65%

  • Black / African American

    12%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    5%

  • Asian

    3%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    15%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Large City

Buffalo, NY

Varsity Athletics

NCAA

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,046beds

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Room & Board

$13,560per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

NCAA

ROTC & Veteran Support

Army

Yes

Navy

No

Air Force

No

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$30,180per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,180per year

Room & Board

$13,560per year

Estimated Cost

$50,830per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

100%

Receiving Pell Grants

41%

Average Grant

$24,972

Average Federal Loan

$7,973

Net Annual Cost by Household Income

Household Income

Avg. Net Cost

$0 – $30K

$13,130

$30K – $48K

$15,177

$48K – $75K

$15,977

$75K – $110K

$19,425

$110K+

$22,615

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

73%

4 Years Graduation Rate

72%

6 Years Graduation Rate

76%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$60,681

73% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Canisius College and return in the fall. 72% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 76% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

72%

4-6 years

4%

Non-grad

24%

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Key Statistics

Type

Private

Tuition

$30,180

Acceptance

72%

Undergrads

1,724

4-Year Grad Rate

72%

Endowment

$140M

canisius.edu

Buffalo, NY 14208-1098

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