Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$60.7k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Canisius University
Buffalo, NY
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?
Sticker price$45,880
Net price (after aid)$18,322
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,369
$30k – $48k$13,719
$48k – $75k$16,657
$75k – $110k$20,762
$110k+$23,259
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,681
Median debt at graduation$24,250
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
71% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$32.7k
Net price
$18.3k
Pell
27%
Median debt
$24.3k
Earnings (10y)
$60.7k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePhysicsChemistry
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceSoftware Engineering
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteraturePhilosophy
Admissions
Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
856 - 1117
ACT range
15 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Canisius University located?
- Canisius University is located in Buffalo, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Canisius University?
- Canisius University is a private university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Canisius University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Canisius University is approximately 82%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Canisius University?
- Canisius University's published in-state tuition is approximately $32,720 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Canisius University?
- Canisius University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,515 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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