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ACCEPTANCE RATE

82.70%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

48

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$24,880

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Canisius College (Canisius)

854 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY

Canisius College was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, New York by the Society of Jesus and one of 28 Jesuit institutions in the nation.  Canisius College is a private four year institution that boasts modern facilities, small classroom sizes, and an educated and professional faculty. The Campus is 77 acres and houses 32 buildings, and provides students will all the resources necessary to obtain a good education.

Academics

Canisius College offers over 125 majors and minors, with accreditation coming from several sources. The faculty is highly qualified, and the offering range from graduate to post-graduate degrees. Some programs are offered online to accommodate students with more difficult schedules.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Canisius College can complete the online application. For information regarding admissions and requirements students can contact the admissions office. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students in need of financial id should contact the financial aid office and begin the process to determine eligibility.

Athletics

The Canisius College Golden Griffins participate in the NCAA Division I and the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Recent years have seen successes in Canisius College's Lacrosse and Baseball teams.

Sports programs:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Rowing
  • Synchronized Swimming
  • Volleyball

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Canisius College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

The total student enrollment at Canisius College is about 3,200. The student body is made up of 70% undergraduate students and 15% graduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Tuition is estimated to be around $31,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
  • Per unit charges are around $990 for part time students

Financial Aid Details

The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid99%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships99%$27,310
Receiving Student Loans72%$8,496
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Canisius College may provide student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
    • * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1964)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Canisius College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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