Canisius University

Buffalo, New York · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's

Canisius University is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York, founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany. Named for St. Peter Canisius, it offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors, along with about 34 master's and certificate programs.

Ranking: #258 Master's Universities▼
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Ranked #258 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #425 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #709 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗

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2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14208-1098

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