Canisius College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2030 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #555 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #504 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2 of 7 | In Buffalo |
| #369 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 37 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,724
- Graduates
- 727
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.canisius.edu
Canisius College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Canisius College has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 68% | 77% |
| Applicants | 4,175 | 1,945 | 2,216 |
| Admissions | 3,021 | 1,314 | 1,696 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 397 | 183 | 210 |
997 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
278 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1567 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 289 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 180 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 139 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 116 (5%) |
| Asian | 78 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Canisius College is $19,666 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,781 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,404 |
| $48-75K | $16,151 |
| $75-110K | $21,341 |
| $110K+ | $24,170 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,200 | $16,470 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,200 | $16,470 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,200 | $16,470 |
| Fee in-district | $2,300 | $900 |
| Fee in-state | $2,300 | $900 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,300 | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,042 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,560 |
| Room charge | $6,860 |
| Meal charge | $6,700 |
Canisius College majors
Canisius College has granted 377 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 315 master's across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Canisius College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 37 | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 42 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 31 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 38 | |
| Accounting | 17 | 18 |
| Finance, General | 30 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 13 | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |
| Physician Assistant | 29 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | 15 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 21 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 18 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | 6 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | 8 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |
| Journalism | 10 | |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| Management Science | 7 | |
| Business Statistics | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 4 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 4 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 4 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | 2 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Communication, General | 2 | |
| Economics, Other | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Data Science, General | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 377 | 315 |
Canisius College has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 67% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Canisius College has published 4,288 scientific papers with 91,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, History, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 50 | 487 |
| 1994 | 48 | 657 |
| 1995 | 40 | 598 |
| 1996 | 53 | 570 |
| 1997 | 60 | 679 |
| 1998 | 65 | 690 |
| 1999 | 42 | 791 |
| 2000 | 62 | 901 |
| 2001 | 66 | 983 |
| 2002 | 64 | 1105 |
| 2003 | 85 | 1153 |
| 2004 | 85 | 1487 |
| 2005 | 93 | 1638 |
| 2006 | 78 | 1585 |
| 2007 | 78 | 1789 |
| 2008 | 65 | 1928 |
| 2009 | 109 | 2010 |
| 2010 | 141 | 2180 |
| 2011 | 154 | 2634 |
| 2012 | 134 | 2870 |
| 2013 | 129 | 3061 |
| 2014 | 122 | 3370 |
| 2015 | 127 | 3376 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3736 |
| 2017 | 135 | 3593 |
| 2018 | 94 | 4138 |
| 2019 | 88 | 4821 |
| 2020 | 148 | 5332 |
| 2021 | 81 | 5146 |
| 2022 | 70 | 4618 |
| 2023 | 70 | 4740 |
| 2024 | 48 | 4424 |
| 2025 | 50 | 3942 |
Canisius College alumni
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Beth Phoenix
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
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Elizabeth Copeland, better known as Beth Phoenix, is an American professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE, where she is a former WWE Divas Champion and a three-time WWE Women's Champion.
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Anne Burrell
- Occupations
- television presenterchef
- Biography
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Anne W. Burrell was an American chef, television personality, and instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. She hosted the Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and was co-host of Worst Cooks in America. She was also one of Mario Batali's sous chefs in the Iron Chef America series and appeared on other programs on the network such as The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
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Katie Arrington
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Katherine Elizabeth Arrington is an American politician who was in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 94th district for a single term, from 2017 to 2019. In 2018, she defeated former South Carolina Governor and incumbent Congressman Mark Sanford in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st congressional district but lost to Democrat Joe Cunningham in the general election. In the 2022 Republican primary, she sought to win the nomination again, but was defeated by incumbent representative Nancy Mace.
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Bill Paxon
- Enrolled in Canisius College
- In 1977 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianlobbyist
- Biography
-
Leon William Paxon is an American lobbyist and former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. From 1989 to 1999, he served five terms in Congress.
General info
| Alternative names | Canisius |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Motto | Where leaders are made |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 413 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2001 Main Street Buffalo, New York, 14208-1098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 278,000 |
| Phone | 7168882200 |