Canisius University
PrivateBuffalo, NY
Canisius University, in Buffalo, NY, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,685 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 72% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Accounting and Related Services (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $82,563/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
Confirm on Canisius University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Canisius University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Canisius University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Canisius University's acceptance rate?
Canisius University in Buffalo, NY admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Canisius University cost?
Canisius University's total cost of attendance is reported at $44,322 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Canisius University?
Canisius University's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Canisius University require students to live on campus?
No -- Canisius University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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