College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
82%
Enrollment
1,768
Graduation Rate
71%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$60,681
Retention Rate
80%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,720
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,720
Avg Net Price
$18,322
Room & Board
$13,160
Total COA
$42,271
Median Debt
$24,250
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$12,369
$30,001–48,000
$13,719
$48,001–75,000
$16,657
$75,001–110,000
$20,762
$110,001+
$23,259
Pell Grant Rate: 27%
Federal Loan Rate: 53%
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Sticker Price$45,880
Estimated Net Price$18,322 (avg)
This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.
Canisius University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$60,681
Retention Rate
80%
Median Debt
$24,250
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
24.2%
Biology
18.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
12.0%
Communication
9.4%
Psychology
9.2%
Social Sciences
6.1%
Computer Science
3.8%
Criminal Justice
3.8%
Education
3.6%
History
2.3%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 64 | $43,355 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 64 | $62,788 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 62 | $45,656 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 53 | $35,529 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 52 | $58,863 |
| Biology, General | 45 | $55,653 |
| Economics | 30 | $63,709 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | $45,545 |
| Political Science and Government | 27 | $48,895 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 24 | $49,756 |
| Marketing | 19 | $50,009 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 18 | $45,146 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 17 | $48,496 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | $39,377 |
| Journalism | 12 | — |
Demographics
Men 51%Women 49%
White
64.5%
Black
12.6%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More
3.6%
International
5.8%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-12-01
RD2026-07-27
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.