Canisius College

https://www.canisius.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,100

3.05% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,321

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

4,147 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,545

85.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.7%

390 Graduates

About

Canisius College is a higher education institution located in Erie County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Canisius College were General Finance (53 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (44 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (40 degrees).

In 2023, 845 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Canisius College. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (603 degrees), 10.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Canisius College is $31,100, which is $6,525 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Canisius College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 905 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Canisius College is $31,100, which is $6,525 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,321.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Canisius College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,100

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Canisius College was $31,100. The cost of tuition at Canisius College is $6,525 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Canisius College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,321

2023 Value

1.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Canisius College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,321. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Canisius College grew by 1.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Canisius College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,054

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Canisius College was of $10,054 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Canisius College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Canisius College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.11% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Canisius College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Canisius College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 905 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Canisius College received 4,147 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.387% annual growth. Out of those 4,147 applicants, 3,391 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,545 students enrolled at Canisius College in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Canisius College has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,391

Accepted Out of 4,147

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Canisius College was 81.8% (3,391 admissions from 4,147 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.387%, while admissions grew by 5.61%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Canisius College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2022)

139

Scores Submitted (2022)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Canisius College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Canisius College had a total enrollment of 2,545 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Canisius College is 2,187 students and the part-time enrollment is 358. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Canisius College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Canisius College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 5.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, and 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Canisius College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (32.6%) and Black or African American Female (6.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Canisius College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,545 students. The full-time enrollment at Canisius College is 2,187 and the part-time enrollment is 358. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Canisius College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Canisius College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Canisius College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Canisius College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Canisius College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,655 enrolled students
Black or African American
296 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
138 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Canisius College is 65% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 5.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, and 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 122 students (4.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 61 more women than men received degrees from Canisius College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Canisius College is white (603 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Canisius College is General Finance (53 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (44 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Canisius College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (109 degrees awarded), Biology (94 degrees), and Education (142 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Canisius College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,626,962 people), Secondary school teachers (601,006 people), Physicians (426,480 people), Other managers (359,707 people), and Education administrators (330,442 people).

The most specialized majors at Canisius College in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (109 degrees awarded), Biology (94 degrees), Education (142 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Canisius College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Canisius College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (109 degrees awarded), Biology (94 degrees), Education (142 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Canisius College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Canisius College.

Most Common (2023)

General Finance
53 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
44 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Canisius College was General Finance with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Canisius College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

392

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

453

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 392 degrees were awarded to men at Canisius College, which is 0.865 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (453).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Canisius College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Canisius College in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 3 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Canisius College in Animal Behavior & Ethology, which is 9.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 64% of students graduating from Canisius College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Canisius College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.82% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
603 degrees awarded
Black or African American
60 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Canisius College is white (603 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

2.49% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
332 degrees awarded
White Male
271 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Canisius College is white female (332 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (271 degrees).

Operations

Canisius College has an endowment valued at nearly $143M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.3M (9.32%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Canisius College had a total salary expenditure of 74.8M. Canisius College employs 47 Associate professors, 44 Professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Canisius College are Male Professor (30), Male Associate professor (28), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canisius College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Endowment

$143M

2023 Endowment

8.28%

decline from 2022

Canisius College has an endowment valued at about $143M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Canisius College declined 8.28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $93.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Canisius College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28M

2023 Salaries

5.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Canisius College paid a median of $28M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($74.8M) and a 5.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.47% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.77% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2023, Canisius College paid a total of $10M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Canisius College were Associate professor with 47 employees, Professor with 44 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canisius College were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Canisius College was Male Professor with 30 employees, Male Associate professor with 28 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Canisius College.

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