Campus Vibe
Sciences-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life
Known for business
Canisius University is a private institution in Buffalo with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,681 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,322.
Established
1870
Mascot
Petey the Griffin
Type
Private university
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) as well as the Atlantic Hockey Conference
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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82%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,768Students
11:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$60,681Earnings 10yr
$18,322Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate81.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$32,720
Room & Board$13,160
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$42,271
Average Net Price$18,322
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,369
$30–48K$13,719
$48–75K$16,657
$75–110K$20,762
$110K+$23,259
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,322
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (90)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,768
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 65%
Black 13%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate70.7%
Freshman Retention80.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,089
8 Years$55,431
10 Years$60,681
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$47,500
Men
$55,900
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
160Very High
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
182 mi(315 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
280 mi(485 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
293 mi(508 min)