Canisius University
Buffalo, New York
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.52
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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.
- Rankings
#258 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #258 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #425 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #709 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$32,720▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $48,580
Room & Board: $13,160
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,779
Pell Grant Recipients: 31%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$32,720▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $48,580
Room & Board: $13,160
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,779
Pell Grant Recipients: 31%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.45 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 82%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.52
- Total Enrollment
- 2,545
- Undergrad
- 1,798
- Graduate
- 747
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Graduation Rate
- 71%
- Official Portal
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2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14208-1098
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