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Canisius College's urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings within the vibrant city of Buffalo, New York. Take a virtual tour to experience its Jesuit tradition, focus on community engagement, and its urban setting!

Competing in NCAA Division I, Canisius College is known for its strong hockey and basketball programs, offering student-athletes comprehensive support in an academic environment that fosters leadership and personal development in Buffalo, New York.

Northeast, Small city: Canisius College maintains an urban campus nestled in a residential neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. Its mix of historic and modern buildings reflects its Jesuit tradition and strong academic programs. Students experience a close-knit community atmosphere and a focus on service and social justice.

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At Canisius College, around 98% of students receive financial aid. Canisius offers a variety of merit-based and need-based scholarships.


Canisius offers a personalized arts experience within a Jesuit tradition. Imagine showcasing your paintings inspired by themes of social justice, attending a chamber music concert performed by talented peers and faculty, or collaborating on a play that explores faith and contemporary issues relevant to the Buffalo community. Canisius encourages the arts as a means for expression, reflection, and connecting to the wider world.

Greek life at Canisius College is on the smaller side, with three chapters: Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. These organizations offer opportunities for community, service, and social events for students who are interested.

Canisius University's Griff Center for Student Success offers internship support that aligns with its Jesuit tradition and strong business programs. The university provides robust internships in finance, marketing, and non-profit management. Canisius also emphasizes internships that promote social justice and community engagement.

Canisius offers a blend of liberal arts and professional programs. Popular majors include Business, Education, Animal Behavior Ecology & Conservation, Health & Wellness, Psychology, and Communication Studies. The college offers various minors and fosters a personalized approach to learning. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.

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Canisius College promotes student-faculty research collaborations and offers summer research fellowships. Students can present their findings at an annual undergraduate research conference and publish them in the Griffin Undergraduate Research Journal.

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Canisius College is a small school with approximately 2,600 undergraduate students on campus.

Canisius offers a tight-knit community and a focus on Jesuit values, reflected in its clubs. Get involved in service-oriented organizations, participate in faith-based groups, or find your niche in interest-driven clubs.

Canisius has a predominantly White student body (around 76%) with smaller, but notable, populations of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and multiracial students. Canisius College primarily draws students from New York and the broader Northeast region.

Canisius College offers on-campus housing with priority often given to freshmen. They have traditional dorms, suites, and townhouse-style options. They have a main dining hall, a food court, and cafes.

Canisius offers a blend of liberal arts and professional programs. Popular majors include Business, Education, Animal Behavior Ecology & Conservation, Health & Wellness, Psychology, and Communication Studies. The college offers various minors and fosters a personalized approach to learning. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.


Canisius College offers the First-Generation Student Association, providing a supportive community and resources for first-gen students. The college also offers need-based scholarships and grants, including the Canisius Opportunity Scholarship. The Learning Assistance Program provides academic support for all students.

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