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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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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.
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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