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Canisius University

#1218 in US ranking Buffalo, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$45,546
Tuition & fees
$35,530
Avg. aid
$22,478
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
Avg. SAT
1150
Avg. ACT
28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$43,476
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Canisius University?

Recurring events associated with Canisius include Griff Fest, Global Fest, and an Annual Wellness Day. They give students different ways to take part in campus life beyond regular classes.

Griff Fest is a campus-community event, while Global Fest focuses on international and cultural exchange. Wellness Day centers attention on student well-being. The format, date, and sponsoring groups may vary by year, so an incoming student should use the current events calendar for the actual program rather than assume a past year's activities will be repeated.

What are the student housing and dining options at Canisius University?

Canisius offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, but the availability of housing is not the same as a guaranteed assignment to a preferred building or room. Students considering residence should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, and deadlines.

Campus living arrangements and meal-plan choices can affect both daily routines and total cost. Students should compare what a plan covers, where it can be used, and whether their housing assignment requires a particular dining option. Residence-hall internet access is reported, and first-year students may register or park a car on campus; neither point establishes that parking or a specific room assignment is included in housing charges. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should budget separately for travel, meals, and any lease obligations.

Canisius University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

140

Canisius University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
42%
Campus size
72 acres

Canisius University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Canisius University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Bouwhuis Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Canisius University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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