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Canisius University
Canisius University
BUFFALO, NY . 4 Year 3.7
#1448 in Best Colleges in America
2001 MAIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14208

Overview

Canisius University, located in Buffalo, New York, was founded in 1870 by the German Jesuits as a private Catholic Jesuit university. The campus occupies approximately 72 acres and has a student body of approximately 2,600 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 11:1 and all courses taught by full-time faculty. The university has a College of Arts and Sciences, a College of Business, and a College of Education and Human Services, and offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and 30 master's degree and certificate programs in popular fields such as health sciences, business administration, and education. As the home of NCAA Division I Golden Griffins athletics, Canisius has extensive athletic facilities and approximately 60 student organizations. Canisius is committed to providing students with transformative learning experiences and career development support.


Rankings

  • 114

    #114 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 3

    #3 7 in Best Value Colleges in New York

  • 297

    #297 in Best College Athletics in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 114 of 454
  • Best College Athletics in America 297 of 1,344
  • Best Value Colleges in America 309 of 1,482

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • C+Location
  • B Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Finance
    50 Graduates
  • Research and Experimental Psychology
    47 Graduates
  • Biology
    39 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    38 Graduates
  • Zoology and Entomology
    36 Graduates
  • Accounting
    35 Graduates
  • Communications
    29 Graduates
  • Business
    28 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    26 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    24 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 81%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,184
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    71%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,783 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    83
  • Undergrads Over 25
    3%
  • Pell Grant
    36%
  • Varsity Athletes
    23%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)

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