At a glance
Average net price
$17,940
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.4%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
1,685
In-state tuition
$34,500
Out-of-state tuition
$34,500
Cost of attendance
$44,322
Median earnings (10y)
$60,681
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 72.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (22%), social sciences (21%), business (20%).
- STEM22%
- Health0%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services20%
- Business20.2%~340 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.8%~299 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Parks & recreation15.9%~268 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication11.1%~188 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology10.1%~170 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.1%~103 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.3%~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.9%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.9%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.6%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.5%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 125 | $26,549 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 123 | $47,188 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 90 | $44,460 | $21,875 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 86 | $24,164 | $25,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 83 | $25,120 | $26,254 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 81 | $62,322 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 76 | $53,832 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 72 | $21,220 | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 54 | $45,276 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 52 | $43,242 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 49 | $44,642 | $25,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $26,997 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 42 | $31,606 | $24,015 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Master's | 40 | $25,528 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 39 | $32,583 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 29 | $40,973 | $22,690 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 27 | $28,012 | $20,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 26 | $53,014 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 26 | $41,830 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 26 | $44,179 | $23,500 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 24 | $49,112 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | $32,425 | $23,766 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $25,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | $16,394 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 17 | $40,715 | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Master's | 15 | $44,637 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Canisius University
Canisius University is a mid-sized institution located in Buffalo, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,685 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Canisius University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,940 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,500 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $44,322 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,681 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Canisius University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (22% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Canisius University accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Buffalo, New York (city), Canisius University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Canisius University
Q.How much does Canisius University cost?
The average net price at Canisius University is $17,940 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $44,322.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Canisius University?
Canisius University has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Canisius University?
Canisius University admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Canisius University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Canisius University graduate earns $60,681 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Canisius University?
Published tuition is $34,500 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Canisius University located?
Canisius University is located in Buffalo, New York (ZIP 14208).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Canisius University at their official website.