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Canisius College
Buffalo,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate78%
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About Canisius College
Canisius College is a private, religious college in the city of Buffalo, New York. Canisius College was founded in 1870. The college enrolls around 2,492 students per year, including 1,807 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Canisius College
It is moderately difficult to get into Canisius College. Canisius College admitted 78% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,208 out of 4,131 total applicants were accepted.
| Canisius College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 91% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 30% |
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Canisius College Campus Tours
Canisius College is located in the city of Buffalo, New York, near Buffalo-Niagara Falls.
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College Info
Canisius College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Canisius College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Canisius College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Canisius College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
530 - 660
Reading SAT Range
520 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
and Above
Good
to
Avg
and Less
Low
Canisius College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$46,620
In State$46,620
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$31,100
$31,100
Fees
$1,620
$1,620
Housing
$13,900
$13,900
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Canisius College is like? There are approximately 2,492 students enrolled at Canisius College, including 1,807 undergraduate students and 685 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 82% percent are from NY and 18% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time4%
Part Time82%
In State18%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,492
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
78%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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