About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Visit our website for details regarding visits
Address
Office of Admissions
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone
716-888-2200
Email
admissions@canisius.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Montante Cultural Center
Village Townhouses
Palisano Pavillion
Koessler Athletic Center
Richard E. Winter Student Center
Canisius College sponsors a variety of on-campus entertainment to keep students busy throughout the year. For example there is the Griffin After Dark Program. Late night alcohol free campus wide programs (11pm-1am) open to all students. Events throughout the year include Bands, Theme Parties, Comedy Nights, Grocery Bingo, Movies and other events
Village Townhouses
Palisano Pavillion
Koessler Athletic Center
Richard E. Winter Student Center
Canisius College sponsors a variety of on-campus entertainment to keep students busy throughout the year. For example there is the Griffin After Dark Program. Late night alcohol free campus wide programs (11pm-1am) open to all students. Events throughout the year include Bands, Theme Parties, Comedy Nights, Grocery Bingo, Movies and other events
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Niagara Falls
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
HSBC Arena
Canalside Buffalo
Delaware Park
Canisius College is surrounded by parks and buildings designed by some of our country's foremost architects and landscape artists. The Metro Rail rapid transit system also connects the college directly with the downtown area of Buffalo, which includes some of the city's best in sports, dining and enertainment.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
HSBC Arena
Canalside Buffalo
Delaware Park
Canisius College is surrounded by parks and buildings designed by some of our country's foremost architects and landscape artists. The Metro Rail rapid transit system also connects the college directly with the downtown area of Buffalo, which includes some of the city's best in sports, dining and enertainment.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F and selected Saturdays
8am to 5pm
716-888-2200
8am to 5pm
716-888-2200
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Details of tour times are on our website
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Details of tour times are on our website
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
selected Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions to coordinate faculty and athletic visits.
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.canisius.edu/visit
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted applicants
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
By plane major carriers and commuter airlines fly into the Buffalo/Niagara International Airport.
By Train
AMTRAK
Buffalo (Exchange Street) Station
Walk two blocks west on Exchange Street to Main Street.
Walk one block south on Main Street to Auditorium Metro Rail Station.
Take Metro Rail to Humboldt-Hospital Metro Rail Station (fare required).
The Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall, two blocks west on Main Street on the right side of the street.
Depew, New York Station
* Turn right onto Dick Road.
* Dick Road to Walden Avenue.
* Turn left onto Walden Avenue to the I-90 interchange.
* I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West).
* NY 33 West and to NY 198 West.
* NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right).
* At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue)
* At light, turn left (onto Main Street)
* At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall
AMTRAK services Buffalo from the East (Boston/NYC) and from the West (Chicago). Call 1-800-872-7245 for fare and schedule information.
From Bus Station
Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center
* Walk two blocks west on North Division Street to Church Street Metro Rail Station.
* Take Metro Rail to Humboldt-Hospital Metro Rail Station.
* The Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall, two blocks south Main Street on the right side of the street.
Greyhound - See your local Yellow Pages Directory or call 1-800-231-2222 for fare and schedule information.
New York Trailways - See your local Yellow Pages Directory or call 1-800-295-5555 for fare and schedule information.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From areas East:
* 1-90 West to Exit 51W (NY 33 West).
* NY 33 West and to NY 198 West.
* NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right).
* At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue)
* At light, turn left (onto Main Street)
* At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall
From areas West:
* I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West).
* NY 33 West to NY 198 West.
* NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right).
* At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue)
* At light, turn left (onto Main Street)
* At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall
From areas South:
* US 219 North to I-90 East (Buffalo and Albany).
* I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West).
* NY 33 West and to NY 198 West.
* NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right).
* At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue)
* At light, turn left (onto Main Street)
* At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall
Local Accommodations
*Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown 616-855-2223
*Embassy Suites Buffalo 716-842-1000
*Radisson Hotel and Suites Airport - 716-634-2300/1-800-333-3333
*Hyatt Regency Buffalo - 716-856-1234/1-800-233-1234
*Adam's Mark - 716-845-5100/1-800-444-2326
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,488
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 90.10
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 28
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
368
with Terminal Degree
240
207
Men
161
Women
37
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
62%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
69%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
European Studies/Civilization.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Animal Behavior and Ethology.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Business/Management.
Accounting and Related Services, Other.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented.
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Montessori Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Sports Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Christian Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Adam Zyglis
Editorial Cartoonist for the Buffalo News; Pulitzer Prize Winner
Dennis Strigl
Former president /CEO of Verizon Wireless
Calvin Darden
Former president of UPS; named 8th more powerful black executive in America by Fortune Magazine
John Rowe
Former chair and CEO of Aetna
Elizabeth MacDonald
Stocks editor, FOX Business and FOX News
Mary Lynn Ryan
Vice President and Bureau chief of the Southeast region for CNN/U.S
Venzella ?Joy? Williams
Drummer for Beyonce
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
62%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
69%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 20
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,663
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,341
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,698
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,694
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$22,909
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,000
Required Fees
$1,488
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,000
Transportation for Commuters
$800
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,300
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,398
Foreign Countries Represented
21
Demographics
2.54%
Asian
8.47%
Black
6.45%
Hispanic
73.46%
Caucasian
2.88%
Unknown
3.87%
International
50% female
50% male
11% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
46%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
62%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
89/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
International Student
Disabled Student
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Support Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Sierra Bonerb, Senior Counselor
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Written confirmation supplied by a Medical ProviderDocumentation Required for ADHD
Written confirmation supplied by a Medical ProviderSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
140
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
2
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
14% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Golden Griffins)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Women's Sports (Golden Griffins)
8 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
LGBT Support Groups: Unity-student organization that supports GBLT students
www.canisius.edu/unity
Minority Support Groups: Afro-American Society
Latin American Students and Friends
Native American Society
www.canisius.edu/studentlife/stulife_cultureclubs
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
74/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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