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Canisius College

Buffalo, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate78%

Canisius College Student Life

Canisius College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Canisius College has the Residence Hall Association. In fact, more students participate in the Residence Hall Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Canisius College include Project Conservation, Unity (GLBTQ+), Fusion Gaming Society and Hiking Club.

Canisius College students' favorite campus traditions are Griff Fest, Global Fest and Annual Wellness Day.

Does Canisius College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Canisius College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 41%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 900
Number of Students Living On-Campus 737
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Canisius College offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Canisius College students live off campus. In 2023, 41% of undergrads at Canisius College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 59% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Canisius College. There are 900 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,807 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 737 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 41% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Canisius College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Canisius College Athletics

At Canisius College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Canisius College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at Canisius College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Canisius College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Canisius College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Canisius College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Canisius College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Canisius College, take Interstate 90 to Buffalo, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Buffalo-Niagara International airport.

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Keep Reading About Canisius College

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Overview

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Canisius College Students

50%

Women

50%

Men

95%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

82%

In State

18%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

68%

11%

6%

5%

3%

3%

3%

0.23%

Undergraduate Students

1,807

Graduate Students

685

Non-Resident / International Students

89

Canisius College Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,492

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

78%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$32,720

Out-of-State

$32,720

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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