Canisius College was founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States. Located in Buffalo, New York, it is the first private college established in Western New York. Canisius College was originally named “St. Michael’s College” and was located on the corner of Main and North Streets in downtown Buffalo. In 1872, a new building was erected on Washington Street and the college moved to its current location on Main Street. From 1872 to 1966, Canisius educated generations of students from across Western New York and beyond. During this time, it also provided a place for members of the Jesuit Order to live, work, and teach philosophy and theology courses.
In 1966, Canisius underwent a major expansion that included constructing several new buildings on campus as well as adding more dormitories. This expansion allowed Canisius to become a four-year liberal arts college with an emphasis on science and technology programs. Since then, Canisius has become an increasingly popular choice for students seeking higher education in Western New York. It now offers over 80 undergraduate programs as well as multiple graduate degrees such as Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Education Leadership & Administration. In 2017, U.S News & World Report ranked Canisius College among the top 200 colleges & universities nationwide for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. Check USPRIVATESCHOOLSFINDER for a list of private schools in Pennsylvania.
Canisius College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Canisius College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Canisius College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Canisius College has an acceptance rate of 68% and is considered to be a moderately selective school. The average GPA of accepted students ranges from 3.3 to 3.7, and the average SAT scores range from 1050-1250. There are approximately 4,000 undergraduate students enrolled at Canisius College, representing all 50 states and around 30 countries worldwide. The college also offers a variety of graduate programs in fields such as business, education, and nursing. Approximately 1,500 graduate students attend Canisius College annually. Canisius College takes pride in its diverse student body, with over 25% of the student population belonging to minority groups. Additionally, the college offers a variety of services for international students including English language support and cultural transition programs. Financial aid opportunities are available for qualified students through federal grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 78% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 78% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 3,852 |
| Female applicants | 2,145 |
| Male applicants | 1,707 |
| Applicants accepted | 2,993 |
| Female applicants accepted | 1,671 |
| Male applicants accepted | 1,322 |
| Freshman enrollment | 709 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 374 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 335 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 66% | ||||||||
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Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 100% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.5 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 95% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 546 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 480-600 |
| SAT Math average score | 557 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 490-610 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 41% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 22-28 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |