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Canisius University Teaching Programs

Canisius University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buffalo, NY. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Canisius University Rankings

Canisius is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#64 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#163 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#720 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Canisius University?

Get in touch with Canisius are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
Phone:	7168882200
Website:	www.canisius.edu/
Admissions:	www.canisius.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.canisius.edu/scholarships-tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Canisius?

You can apply to Canisius online at: https://www.canisius.edu/apply-to-canisius

Canisius is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Canisius

These are the things Canisius looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Canisius?

Canisius has an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Canisius vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,945	1,314	68%
Women	2,216	1,696	76%

Can I Afford Canisius University?

The average net price after aid at Canisius is $18,322. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,200
In-State Fees	$2,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,200
Out-of-State Fees	$2,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,200
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,200

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at Canisius receive some form of financial aid (423 students).

About 97% of students at Canisius receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,478 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,466.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Canisius undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,170 per year.

Canisius University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 970 students enrolled at Canisius. Canisius is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,768 undergraduate students at Canisius, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Canisius University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	60
Black or African American	240
Hispanic	99
White	1,103
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	61
Non-Resident	121

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Canisius are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	306
Pennsylvania	13
Ohio	10
Maryland	5
Michigan	5

Additionally, approximately 6.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Canisius University Graduate Student Diversity

747 of Canisius’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Canisius, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Canisius University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	56
Hispanic	44
White	505
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	62

Online Learning at Canisius University

Canisius offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

732 undergraduate students at Canisius took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 265 students took at least one online class and 278 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Canisius University

The following teaching programs are offered at Canisius, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	22	—	41
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	33	—	36
Special Education and Teaching	13	20	—	33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	9	13	—	22
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	10	—	11
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	3	—	3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	2	—	2
Education, General	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Canisius University

Canisius offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Canisius maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.