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Canisius College
Canisius College 2023+ Programs
Founded in 1870 by German Jesuits, Canisius is named for St. Peter Canisius, one of the original members of the Society of Jesus. Today, the school’s master’s degree and graduate-level certificate programs are designed not only to impart quality academia, but also to transform the mind and spirit by embracing the Jesuit tradition, which includes a devotion to excellence, service, leadership, and innovation. Canisius College strives to be the leading educational choice for people seeking education that is rooted in Jesuit values.
Type
4 yr
Private not-for-profit 
Tuition
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Financial Aid Percent
93%
Graduation Rate
73%
Status
Accredited
Why Consider Canisius College?
Canisius College focuses on helping its students find a better understanding—not just of their fields of study, but of themselves and their purpose in the world. It offers students an opportunity to engage deeply with their experiences in and out of the classroom and to carry what they learn into their communities for a lifetime. Here are some other great reasons to consider attending Canisius College:
Cura Personalis or Care for the Whole Person
One core Jesuit value is cura personalis, or care for the whole person. To embrace this value, Canisius College strives to education the whole person and to contribute to them ethically, intellectually, and spiritually by offering experiences that are highly personalized and collaborative.
In addition, Canisius College devotes itself to the pursuit of excellence, social justice, and developing students who work for and with others. Through Canisius College courses and programming, students learn how to pursue purposeful careers and lives and to develop lifelong habits of reflection and critical thinking. Canisius College offers this through academic programs and a multi-dimensional liberal arts foundation.
Community Counts at Canisius College
Where is Canisius College? A better question is: where isn’t it? Canisius College has lived and breathed in Buffalo, New York for nearly 150 years. It plays an active role in the community and uses its intellectual, financial, and spiritual resources to support and enrich Western New York. It’s influence and character expands well beyond campus and into the city.
To help guide and measure its contribution to Buffalo and beyond, Canisius College focuses its intention to serve on seven areas: economic impact, campus investment, neighborhood commitment, educating and empowering community members, men and women for others, outreach and collaboration, and enriching and entertaining. In these areas, the College works with people and programs to help Buffalo thrive.
Academic Opportunities at Canisius College
Ninety-eight percent of the faculty at Canisius College have a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in their field. Nearly half of its faculty is full-time, and the student to faculty ratio is 11:1. Seven academic institutes on campus offer graduate degrees in the arts and sciences, business, and education. Collectively, students have access to hundreds of study abroad, service, and student organization opportunities.
The Canisius College Ranking
In 2018, U.S. News ranked Canisius College #9 in two categories: Best Value Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans. Its overall ranking in Regional Universities North was tied for #22.i In its graduate school division, Canisius College was ranked #146 (tie) in the Part-time MBA category.ii
Canisius College Athletics
There are sixteen total NCAA Division I sports teams at Canisius College, all called the Golden Griffins or the Griffs, and many of which compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In total, the teams host more than 3,000 student athletes.
Canisius College athletics are embedded in the Jesuit philosophy of education and consistent with the mission of the college. As such, the intercollegiate athletics programs strives for excellence not only in athletics, but in academics, service, and leadership to others. It embraces principles of good sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and equity in opportunity.
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Mission, Vision and Values
The Canasius College mission is to offer outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through transformative learning experiences that engage students in and out of the classroom. It encourages students to embrace a commitment to excellence, service, and leadership in a global society.
Admissions:
Each graduate program at Canisius College has distinct admissions requirements. Therefore, applicants to Canisius College are matched with an admissions counselor to help guide them through the process of applying. In general, however, all applicants must submit:
- Unofficial or official transcripts depending on the step in the admissions process
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE or GMAT scores if their department requires it
- An application fee which varies by program
Graduate applications are reviewed by admissions and departments on a rolling basis, and there are three start dates throughout the year: one in May, one in July, and one at the end of August. International students might have to meet additional requirements regardless of their program requirements.
Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation
Canisius College has a total graduate enrollment of 889
Graduate attendance rate of 56% part-time and 44% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Canisius College awarded: 1 associates, 559 bachelor's degrees, 475 master's degrees, 20 post-master's certificates
Graduate attendance rate of 56% part-time and 44% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Canisius College awarded: 1 associates, 559 bachelor's degrees, 475 master's degrees, 20 post-master's certificates
Financial Aid
Eligible students at Canisius College can apply for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Consolidation Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans. They can also apply for Federal TEACH grants and a New York State special scholarship if they plan to be educators. Otherwise, students can apply for private loans and outside grants and scholarships to pay their Canisius College tuition.
The U.S. Department of Education works with numerous organizations to conduct an accreditation process at higher education institutions. Accreditation helps ensure that an institution maintains high standards and meets acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies help determine the extent to which standards are met and publically announce their findings. This helps hold schools to account.
Canisius College has institutional accreditation from the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education. The College also has accreditation for two of its schools from the following agencies:
- The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): this agency accredits the Canisius College School of Education and Human Services
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International): this agency accredits the Canisius College Richard J. Wehle School of Business.
Canisius College has additional programmatic accreditation for its:
- Athletic Training program from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- Chemistry program from the American Chemical Society
- Community Counseling and School Counseling program from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
- Deaf Education program from the Council for Education of the Deaf
Accreditation is reviewed and renewed on a regular basis. Contact your department directly to ensure it has the accreditation required for your field of study.
Campus Locations
Canisius College offers 35 graduate programs through three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Richard J. Wehle School of Business (commonly referred to as the Canisius College Business School), and the School of Education and Human Services. Through these schools, graduate students can access a range of Canisius College majors offered either on campus, online, or through a hybrid format.
During the fall 2016 semester, 1,139 graduate students enrolled in graduate-level education across programs and schools. With the Canisius College total enrollment at 3,734 students, just over one-third of students at the school were graduate students.iii
Canisius College Program Highlights: a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration
Offered through the School of Education and Human Services, the Sports Administration master’s degree program is one of the school’s most popular. In the 2016-2017 school year, 65 students earned this degree, placing it just behind the most commonly pursued degree in business administration.
This hands-on program and curriculum emphasizes contemporary communications skills, cutting-edge technologies in sports administration, and emerging sports industry trends. In their programs, students do coursework, participate in internships, attend industry sports events, and have opportunities to study abroad. The combination helps them develop the business and leadership skills demanded by a global sports industry. Should they want to enhance their academic acumen, students can participate in Canisius College’s Institute for Research in Sports.
Through their coursework, students may study:
- Leadership in sports and the sports industry
- Strategic sports marketing
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Intercollegiate athletics
- Professional sports industries
- Sports finance and business
By combining on-campus and online programming, students can earn this degree in as little as one year.