Canisius University
2022-23
The 2022-23 Common Data Set for Canisius University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Feb 23, 2023. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
1060-1320
SAT Math
530-660
SAT Reading
520-660
ACT Composite
22-28
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$60,681
10 yrs after enrollment
66%
6-year completion
$17,940
sticker minus grants
$24,250
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
391numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESAdmissions Phone Number (Area Code):716
Admissions Phone Number:888-2200
Admissions Email Address:admissions@canisius.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.canisius.edu/admissions/applynow/
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.canisius.edu/academics/office-academic-affairs/office-diversity-inclusion
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESWait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:141
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:141
Number of wait-listed students admitted:25
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies4
Total academic units26
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language4
Social studies4
History4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80010
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69937
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59940
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49912
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80014
SAT Math: 600-69937
SAT Math: 500-59932
SAT Math: 400-49917
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16009
SAT Composite: 1200-139939
SAT Composite: 1000-119939
SAT Composite: 800-99913
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3615
ACT Composite: 24-2948
ACT Composite: 18-2333
ACT Composite: 12-174
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class20
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class44
Percent in top half of high school graduating class79
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class21
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:47
Percent who had GPA of 4.05
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9935
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7422
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.494
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:200
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Clic k or tap here to enter text.
Transfer Admission
1 TABLEHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:- ⇒ High school transcript is required when students have completed less than 24 college credit hours post high school graduation. Transfer students that graduated from high school prior to 2020 and are majoring in Education are required to provide an SAT or ACT exam score -
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing64%
Percent who live off campus or commute36%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing41%
Percent who live off campus or commute59%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESFinancial Aid
7 TABLESAcademic Year2022-2023 estimated
Federal$2,919,419
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,648,453
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$16,358,652
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$281,189
Total Scholarships/Grants$21,207,713
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,022,629
Federal Work-Study$991,302
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$42,162
Total Self-Help$6,056,093
Parent Loans$713,178
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$427,816
Athletic Awards$651,513
Federal$86,926
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$26,343
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,712,954
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$81,109
Total Scholarships/Grants$5,907,242
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,187,048
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$8,280
Total Self-Help$4,196,036
Parent Loans$1,094,737
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$158,148
Athletic Awards$979,334
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:- ⇒ Not applicable Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11