Canisius College Description:
Canisius College is a private Jesuit college located on a 72-acre campus in Buffalo, New York. The college has an 11 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.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 590
- SAT Math: 490 / 600
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 21 / 27
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
- ACT Writing: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 5,152 (3,385 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
- 89% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $32,030
- Books: $700 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,820
- Other Expenses: $1,130
- Total Cost: $45,680
Canisius College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Canisius College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 97%
- Loans: 75%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $22,049
- Loans: $7,080
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): 84%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 55%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Canisius and the Common Application
Canisius College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you:Canisius College Mission Statement:
read the complete mission statement at http://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/mission/
"Canisius College, a Jesuit, Catholic university, offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional programs distinguished by transformative learning experiences that engage students in the classroom and beyond. We foster in our students a commitment to excellence, service and leadership in a global society."
