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Canisius is located in a large city, in Buffalo, New York. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Canisius is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Canisius is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study media and education and teaching.
The admissions department at Canisius does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 600 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Canisius offers classes to 4,979 students (4,378 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Canisius College
2001 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
General Phone: (716) 883-7000
Admissions Phone: (716) 888-2200
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 888-2300
http://WWW.Canisius.edu
Canisius awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 534 | education, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational admin and supervision, reading teaching, special education, ... |
| Business And Management | 278 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing studies, MIS, accounting and management, international business, accounting technology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | history, English, political science, sociology, economics, Spanish language, international relations, social services, ... |
| Media | 93 | media studies, digital communications, organizational communications |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 69 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology |
| Science | 50 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, bioinformatics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 8 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | telecommunications tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and statistics |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality administration |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Canisius in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 663 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 582 | 18 |
In 2005, Canisius had a total enrollment of 4,979 students (4,378 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 89% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Canisius offers campus housing for 1,577 of its 4,378 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,144 | 2,962 | 71% | 775 | 26% |
| Men | 1,612 | 1,174 | 73% | 328 | 28% |
| Women | 2,502 | 1,788 | 71% | 447 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 888-2200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,297 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,297 |
| Room and board | $ 8,960 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,710 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,130 |
Financial Aid:
Canisius participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 888-2300
Canisius has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $77,810 | 15 | $74,543 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $65,973 | 27 | $56,175 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $48,583 | 19 | $48,536 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $67,397 | 61 | $58,312 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 92 | 190 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 71 | 130 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Canisius Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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