Canisius College

https://www.canisius.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,180

3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,635

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

77.7%

4,131 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,492

84.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

66.2%

393 Graduates

About

Canisius College is a higher education institution located in Erie County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Canisius College were Sport & Fitness Management (44 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees), and Accounting (42 degrees).

In 2022, 936 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Canisius College. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (700 degrees), 10 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Canisius College is $30,180, which is $6,184 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Canisius College is $30,180, which is $6,184 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,635.

In 2022, 95% of undergraduate students attending Canisius College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,180

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Canisius College was $30,180. The cost of tuition at Canisius College is $6,184 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$19,635

2022 Value

6.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Canisius College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,635. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Canisius College grew by 6.22%.

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

$9,997

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Canisius College was of $9,997 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.19% between 2021 and 2022.

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

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Canisius College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2021, when 96% 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 4,131 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 12.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,131 applicants, 3,211 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,492 students enrolled at Canisius College in 2022. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Canisius College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,211

Accepted Out of 4,131

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Canisius College was 77.7% (3,211 admissions from 4,131 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 81.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 12.6%, while admissions grew by 7.46%.

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 2,492 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Canisius College is 2,103 students and the part-time enrollment is 389. This means that 84.4% of students enrolled at Canisius College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Canisius College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 9.95% Black or African American, 5.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Asian, 2.93% Two or More Races, and 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Canisius College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.3%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Black or African American Female (5.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Canisius College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,492 students. The full-time enrollment at Canisius College is 2,103 and the part-time enrollment is 389. This means that 84.4% of students enrolled at Canisius College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

78%

2022 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
1,704 enrolled students
Black or African American
248 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
144 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Canisius College is 68.4% White, 9.95% Black or African American, 5.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Asian, 2.93% Two or More Races, and 0.281% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 92 students (3.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 114 more women than men received degrees from Canisius College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Canisius College is white (700 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Canisius College is Sport & Fitness Management (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees) and Accounting (42 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (139 degrees awarded), Education (201 degrees), and Biology (108 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 (1,713,555 people), Secondary school teachers (575,862 people), Physicians (437,533 people), Other managers (416,490 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (363,946 people).

The most specialized majors at Canisius College in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (139 degrees awarded), Education (201 degrees), Biology (108 degrees), Math & Statistics (14 degrees), and Social Sciences (53 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Canisius College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (139 degrees awarded), Education (201 degrees), Biology (108 degrees), Math & Statistics (14 degrees), and Social Sciences (53 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,120,308 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (726,209 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (688,914 people), Computer Systems Design (322,167 people), and Legal services (298,609 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 (2022)

General Biological Sciences
43 degrees awarded
Animal Behavior & Ethology
42 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Canisius College was General Biological Sciences with 43 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

411

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

525

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 411 degrees were awarded to men at Canisius College, which is 0.783 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Canisius College in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 2.29 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Canisius College in Animal Behavior & Ethology, which is 11.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 64% of students graduating from Canisius College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Canisius College is Male and White (71.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 4.58% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
700 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Canisius College is white (700 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

3.74% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
394 degrees awarded
White Male
306 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Canisius College is white female (394 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (306 degrees).

Operations

Canisius College has an endowment valued at nearly $156M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.32M (4.7%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Canisius College had a total salary expenditure of 80.5M. Canisius College employs 50 Associate professors, 47 Professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at Canisius College are Male Professor (32), Male Associate professor (29), and Female Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canisius College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Endowment

$156M

2022 Endowment

2.69%

decline from 2021

Canisius College has an endowment valued at about $156M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Canisius College declined 2.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $109M 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

$26.5M

2022 Salaries

6.47%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Canisius College paid a median of $26.5M in salaries, which represents 32.9% of their overall expenditure ($80.5M) and a 6.47% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.77% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.591% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2022, Canisius College paid a total of $10.3M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Canisius College were Associate professor with 50 employees, Professor with 47 employees, and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Canisius College were Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Canisius College was Male Professor with 32 employees, Male Associate professor with 29 employees, and Female Associate professor with 21 employees.

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

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