Canisius College

79%

Acceptance Rate

$27,310

Avg.Financial Aid

002681

FAFSA Code

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Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Roman Catholic
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
https://www.canisius.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
3,244
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

7168882200

Fax:

7168883195

Address

2001 Main Street

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Canisius College at the 458th position among other national universities.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
79%
SAT Range
1050 - 1270
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
21 - 27
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1030-1270, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 20 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Canisius College is 24. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14208-1098. They can also call them at (716) 888-2200.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$20,542
Average Annual Cost
$27,000

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,488
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$11,300
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,500

Total One Year Cost

$42,288

Before applying to CC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $41,691. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($29,428), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($11,526), and budget for other expenses ($1,500). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

57%

Male Professors

43%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,256

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

Full-time / Part-time

96% / 4%

Students Gender

Male

52%

US National: 44%

Female

48%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

72%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

14%

Out Of State

84%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$61,813 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 68% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

68%

Undergrads in College Housing

46%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,764/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,536/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,536/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Golden Griffin

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,526 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at CC costs around $5,536 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 52% male and 48% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$20,500 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$213 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$27,310

Students Receiving Federal Grants

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,407

Students Receiving State Aid

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,542

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$23,501

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$34,548

$30K - $48K

$32,462

$48K - $75K

$28,684

$75K - $110K

$24,561

> $110K

$21,215

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$737,843

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,028,827

The financial aid department of Canisius College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Canisius College is around $16,039 and the federal grant is $5,574. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,060 as well as institutional aid worth $16,039. At CC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $737,843 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $3,028,827.

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