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Canisius University

Black Pinpoint 2001 Main Street | Buffalo, NY | 14208

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,134
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Acceptance Rate
82%
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Average HS GPA
89.30

Deadlines

Early Action
December 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 620

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 620

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1040 - 1130

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 30

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Blind

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$31,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2000
Transportation for Commuters
$800
On-Campus Room and Board
13900
Approximate Expenses per year
$49,000

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
265
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Terminal Degree
175

Gender

Men
142
Women
123
Minority
20
International
4

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

49% female51% male

Out of State

25% are out
of state
75% are
in-state

Students

96% are
full time
4% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,798
Foreign Countries Represented
22

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.40%
Asian
3.22%
Black
12.56%
Hispanic
5.54%
Caucasian
64.54%
Unknown
4.41%
International
5.77%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
41%
First-Year Students
64%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Office of Admissions 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208
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716-888-2200

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F and selected Saturdays

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8am to 5pm
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716-888-2200

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Details of tour times are on our website
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions to coordinate faculty and athletic visits.
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
selected Saturdays

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted applicants

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

By plane major carriers and commuter airlines fly into the Buffalo/Niagara International Airport. By Train AMTRAK Buffalo (Exchange Street) Station Walk two blocks west on Exchange Street to Main Street. Walk one block south on Main Street to Auditorium Metro Rail Station. Take Metro Rail to Humboldt-Hospital Metro Rail Station (fare required). The Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall, two blocks west on Main Street on the right side of the street. Depew, New York Station * Turn right onto Dick Road. * Dick Road to Walden Avenue. * Turn left onto Walden Avenue to the I-90 interchange. * I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West and to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall AMTRAK services Buffalo from the East (Boston/NYC) and from the West (Chicago). Call 1-800-872-7245 for fare and schedule information. From Bus Station Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center * Walk two blocks west on North Division Street to Church Street Metro Rail Station. * Take Metro Rail to Humboldt-Hospital Metro Rail Station. * The Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall, two blocks south Main Street on the right side of the street. Greyhound - See your local Yellow Pages Directory or call 1-800-231-2222 for fare and schedule information. New York Trailways - See your local Yellow Pages Directory or call 1-800-295-5555 for fare and schedule information.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From areas East: * 1-90 West to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West and to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall From areas West: * I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall From areas South: * US 219 North to I-90 East (Buffalo and Albany). * I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West and to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

*Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown 616-855-2223 *Embassy Suites Buffalo 716-842-1000 *Radisson Hotel and Suites Airport - 716-634-2300/1-800-333-3333 *Hyatt Regency Buffalo - 716-856-1234/1-800-233-1234 *Adam's Mark - 716-845-5100/1-800-444-2326


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intercollegiate sports
18%

Men's Sports (Golden Griffins)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming

Women's Sports (Golden Griffins)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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International Student
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Sierra Bonerb, Senior Counselor
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
140
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
1%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple

13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,111
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,378
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,031
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,995
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$22,909
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • European Studies/Civilization.
  • Latin American Studies.
  • Women's Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Animal Behavior and Ethology.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Bioinformatics.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting and Business/Management.
  • Accounting and Related Services, Other.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication and Media Studies, Other.
  • Communication, General.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • Journalism.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented.
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Montessori Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Latin Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Health and Wellness, General.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
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15 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
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16 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
  • Sports Studies.
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17 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Christian Studies.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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18 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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19 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
  • Urban Studies/Affairs.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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