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ACT
22/28
SAT
1040/1260
Estimated Cost
$52,172
Financial Aid
$36,593
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Canisius College
Canisius College /kəˈniːʃəs/ was founded in 1870 by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius. It is a private college in the Hamlin Park neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, United States. One of 28 Jesuit institutions in the nation, Canisius offers 145 undergraduate majors and minors and around 35 master’s and certificate programs. The college sponsors 20 NCAA Division 1 Athletic teams and is a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).
Canisius College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#568 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in New york
#51 of 453
2024 Top Religious Colleges in New york
#6 of 54
Most Popular Majors
Out of 22 majors categories at Canisius College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Canisius College within four or six years.