Canisius College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Canisius College is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,495 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1870 and is one of the 9 schools located in Buffalo, New York.

Canisius College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Canisius College.

Majors
Offered
88
Canisius College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 88 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Occupational Therapy, Biology, Accounting and Finance, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Canisius College is fair at 78% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Canisius College is good - 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Canisius College is good -- 11:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $30,200 per year. The additional fees at Canisius College not covered by tuition are roughly $1,700, which totals $31,900 per year.

Read the details about Canisius College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 4,131 applications were submitted and 3,211 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Canisius College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
Canisius College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Canisius College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Canisius College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Canisius College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Canisius College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Canisius College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Canisius College
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York
14208-1098, USA
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