Canisius University
Buffalo, NY
Canisius University is a private university located in Buffalo, NY, serving approximately 1,768 students. It has an acceptance rate of 82%.
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Tuition
$32,720
Acceptance
81.77%
Students
2,515
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,720
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,720
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,160
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81.77%
SAT range
856 - 1117
ACT range
15 - 23
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,515
Undergrads
1,768
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
14
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
6
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.57
Property Rate / 1,000
2.26
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Buffalo
Violent Rate / 100k
472
Property Rate / 100k
1,825
Location
Institution does not report this
Buffalo, NY 14208
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