Canisius College Admissions

SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate & More

Lyons Hall at Canisius College ( more photos). Photo Credit: Michael MacDonald

For Students and Parents

By

Allen Grove

Updated on September 12, 2017

Canisius College Admissions Overview:

Canisius admits around 78% of those who apply each year, making it open to the majority of applicants. Students need to submit scores from the SAT or ACT when applying. To apply, students must submit an application--either through the school, or with the Common Application (more on that below). Additional materials include high school transcripts, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Interested students should check out the school's website for more information, and to contact the school with any questions.

Explore the Campus:

Canisius College Photo Tour

Admissions Data (2016):

Canisius College Acceptance Rate: 78%
GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Canisius Admissions
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 590
SAT Math: 490 / 600
SAT Writing: - / -
What these SAT numbers mean
MAAC SAT score comparison chart
ACT Composite: 22 / 28
ACT English: - / -
ACT Math: - / -
ACT Writing: - / -
What these ACT numbers mean
MAAC ACT score comparison chart

Canisius College Description:

Canisius College is a private Jesuit college located on a 72-acre campus in Buffalo, New York. The college has an 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and values close interaction between students and their instructors. Undergraduates can choose from over 70 academic programs. Business fields are particularly popular, and Canisius students can earn their MBA through a five-year dual-degree program. The college also has a collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology so that students can study fashion merchandising. High achieving students should check out the Honors Program for small classes, one-on-one work with faculty members, and special travel opportunities. In athletics, most teams of the Canisius College Golden Griffins compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Popular sports include ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and swimming.

Enrollment (2016):

Total Enrollment: 3,734 (2,595 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 48% Male / 52% Female
95% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

Tuition and Fees: $35,424
Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $13,022
Other Expenses: $1,500
Total Cost: $50,946

Canisius College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
Grants: 99%
Loans: 71%
Average Amount of Aid
Grants: $26,003
Loans: $8,735

Academic Programs:

Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Education, Finance, History, Marketing, Physical Education, Psychology

Graduation and Retention Rates:

First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 64%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 71%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

Men's Sports: Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field
Women's Sports: Rowing, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming and Diving, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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