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Canisius University

Canisius University
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208-1098

Official telephone: (716) 883-2000
Fax number: (716) 888-2377
Website: https://www.canisius.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 716 888-2200 1517
800 843-1517 1517 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 36%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,175
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,016
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 69
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 52
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 16%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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