Canisius University had a total enrollment of 2,451 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Canisius University is 2,092 students and the part-time enrollment is 359. This means that 85.4% of students enrolled at Canisius University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Canisius University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.9% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 5.67% Hispanic or Latino, 3.18% Asian, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.449% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0408% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Canisius University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.2%), followed by White Male (31.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.74%).