School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Canisius University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
Phone716-888-2200
WEBhttps://www.canisius.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.canisius.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.canisius.edu/apply-to-canisius
Financial Aidhttps://www.canisius.edu/scholarships-tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://canisius.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.canisius.edu/student-experience/student-support-services/griff-center/veteran-support
Athletichttps://gogriffs.com/documents/2018/9/17/NCAA_Graduation_Rates.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://www.canisius.edu/student-experience/student-support-services/griff-center/student-accessibility-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Canisius University is 77.73% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.89%.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate77.73 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)14.89 %

Tuition & Fees

Canisius's 2024 tuition & fees is $32,720 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.89% compared to the last year's rate ($31,800).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $16,680. The graduate tuition increased by 2.77% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$32,720
Graduate Tuition & Fees$16,680
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,492 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 254 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Canisius has 1,788 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 704 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,492
Undergraduate Students1,788
Graduate Students704
Online Enrollment254

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Canisius offers 116 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 18 out of the 116 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Canisius
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs116 Programs
Number of online programs18 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification