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Canisius University

Buffalo, NY canisius.edu 1,768 students

Canisius University's urban campus is located in a residential neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. The university's atmosphere is shaped by its Jesuit values, fostering a community-oriented student body with a commitment to service. A core curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and ethical reasoning across disciplines. Its location provides students with access to internships and cultural experiences in the city.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$35,228
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$32,720
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Canisius University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $17,353, roughly 47% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $12,369 $49,476
$30K – $48K $13,719 $54,876
$48K – $75K $16,657 $66,628
$75K – $110K $20,762 $83,048
$110K+ $23,259 $93,036
Sticker price (no aid) $32,720 $130,880
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Canisius University

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting Compare across schools →
67
$53,065/yr Very High 4.8x
Finance Compare across schools →
63
$48,587/yr Very High 4.2x
Economics Compare across schools →
62
$55,786/yr Very High 4.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
55
$47,875/yr High 3.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
45
$33,843/yr Moderate 3.5x
Political Science Compare across schools →
39
$31,797/yr Very High 3.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
33
$29,397/yr High 4.0x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools →
32
$29,333/yr High 3.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
31
$35,264/yr High 3.0x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
30
$26,254/yr Moderate 3.4x
Journalism Compare across schools →
27
$34,766/yr Very High 1.7x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
26
$25,154/yr High 2.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
16
$15,681/yr High 0.2x
Zoology Compare across schools →
15
$26,398/yr High 2.1x