Resources › For Students and Parents Canisius College Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Lyons Hall at Canisius College ( more photos). Photo Credit: Michael MacDonald For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated 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 AdmissionsTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 480 / 590SAT Math: 490 / 600SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanMAAC SAT score comparison chartACT Composite: 22 / 28ACT English: - / -ACT Math: - / -ACT Writing: - / -What these ACT numbers meanMAAC 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% Female95% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $35,424Books: $1,000 (why so much?)Room and Board: $13,022Other Expenses: $1,500Total Cost: $50,946 Canisius College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 99%Loans: 71%Average Amount of AidGrants: $26,003Loans: $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 FieldWomen's Sports: Rowing, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming and Diving, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Canisius College, You May also Like These Schools: Nazareth CollegeNiagara UniversitySUNY BrockportSiena CollegeLe Moyne CollegeD'Youville CollegeAlfred UniversitySyracuse UniversitySUNY GeneseoSUNY Fredonia Canisius and the Common Application Canisius College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you: Common Application essay tips and samplesShort answer tips and samplesSupplemental essay tips and samples