Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit · 1,685 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,781 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,404 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,151 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,341 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,170 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,940 |
Sticker tuition: $34,500 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 28
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,681
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,250
- International undergrads
- 112 (6.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Kinesiology & Sports Science21%
Biology & Life Sciences19%
Business18%
Psychology9%
Communications & Media7%
Social Sciences6%
Education6%
Criminal Justice4%
English & Literature2%
Computer Science2%
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