Canisius College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2136 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #626 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #572 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3 of 7 | In Buffalo |
| #803 of 1,006 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,980
- Graduates
- 840
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 78% | 75% |
| Applicants | 3,453 | 1,564 | 1,889 |
| Admissions | 2,625 | 1,213 | 1,412 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 415 | 209 | 206 |
2,076 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
300 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
381 or 92%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Canisius College are 1040-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Canisius College are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2032 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 239 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 172 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 103 (4%) |
| Asian | 70 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 67 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,990 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,064 |
| $48-75K | $17,680 |
| $75-110K | $20,547 |
| $110K+ | $23,757 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,630 | $15,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,630 | $15,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,630 | $15,120 |
| Fee in-district | $1,600 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $1,600 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,600 | $750 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 974 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,758 |
| Room charge | $5,998 |
| Meal charge | $5,760 |
Canisius College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 85 | |
| Accounting | 39 | 50 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 23 | 47 | |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 49 | 20 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 45 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Finance, General | 36 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 30 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | 23 | |
| Communication, General | 21 | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 11 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 21 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 19 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 18 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 15 | ||
| Management Science | 14 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Journalism | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 12 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 11 | ||
| Human Services, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 6 | ||
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Economics, Other | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Anthropology, Other | 1 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 510 | 453 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 67% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20 | 116 |
| 1992 | 14 | 114 |
| 1993 | 20 | 97 |
| 1994 | 9 | 130 |
| 1995 | 9 | 128 |
| 1996 | 22 | 179 |
| 1997 | 16 | 195 |
| 1998 | 21 | 226 |
| 1999 | 9 | 261 |
| 2000 | 24 | 290 |
| 2001 | 20 | 377 |
| 2002 | 25 | 413 |
| 2003 | 35 | 529 |
| 2004 | 44 | 566 |
| 2005 | 59 | 671 |
| 2006 | 46 | 749 |
| 2007 | 40 | 1081 |
| 2008 | 38 | 1234 |
| 2009 | 63 | 1397 |
| 2010 | 70 | 1558 |
| 2011 | 102 | 1689 |
| 2012 | 89 | 2078 |
| 2013 | 76 | 2171 |
| 2014 | 79 | 2351 |
| 2015 | 58 | 2541 |
| 2016 | 76 | 2599 |
| 2017 | 86 | 2507 |
| 2018 | 69 | 2418 |
| 2019 | 54 | 2873 |
| 2020 | 69 | 3282 |
| 2021 | 55 | 3331 |
Canisius College alumni
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Beth Phoenix
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Copeland, known professionally as Beth Phoenix, is an American professional wrestler and color commentator. As a wrestler, she is a former WWE Divas Champion and a three-time WWE Women's Champion.
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Anne Burrell
- Occupations
- cheftelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Anne W. Burrell is an American chef, television personality, and former instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. She is the host of the Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-host of Worst Cooks in America. She was also one of the Iron Chefs, Mario Batali's sous chefs in the Iron Chef America series and appears on other programs on the network such as The Best Thing I Ever Ate. She was a contestant on the fourth season of The Food Network competition show, The Next Iron Chef Super Chefs being eliminated in episode 6. She was also a contestant on the first season of Chopped All-Stars Tournament, winning the "Food Network Personalities" preliminary round to advance to the final round, where she placed second runner up to Nate Appleman (winner) and Aarón Sanchez. In 2015, Burrell won the fourth installment of the Chopped All-Stars tournament winning $75,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She also hosted the series Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell in 2012–2013.
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Katie Arrington
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Katherine E. Stolark 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. 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.
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Cory Conacher
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Cory Conacher is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing with HC Ambrì-Piotta on loan from SC Bern of the National League (NL).
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 | 462 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (716) 888 2525 |