When reviewing applications for admission, the Admissions Committee looks for students with at least a solid B average in a college preparatory program of study. Rigor of curriculum, including the types of courses being taken in the senior year, is considered the most important factor in the admissions decision.

The following materials are required to apply for admission to Canisius:

  • A completed paper or online institutional application, or the Common Application, including the school counselor recommendation form.
  • An official high school transcript.
  • An official copy of your SAT or ACT scores – these may be included on your transcript or sent directly to Canisius (SAT Code 2073, ACT Code 2690).
  • An essay of at least 250 words on a topic of your choice.
  • Students are encouraged to submit at least one additional letter of recommendation from a teacher and information about their extracurricular involvement.
Secondary School Preparation
Student's secondary school program should include a minimum of 16 units of credit in college preparatory academic subjects. The College will consider courses in the areas of English, social studies, science, mathematics, and foreign language.

When Your Students Should Apply
Canisius adheres to a rolling admission policy that allows students to apply at any time until the class is full. Canisius offers a priority consideration deadline of November 15. If your students apply by this time, they will receive their admissions decision and scholarship notification by December 15. If they choose this option, they will still have until May 1, the national Candidates’ Reply Date Agreement, to make their college decision. We encourage all high school seniors to apply by March 1 of their senior year for full and equal consideration.



  
Canisius Class of 2012

Middle 50 percent ranges for first-year students
enrolling at Canisius in fall 2008

High school average: 86.4-93.8
SAT-I critical reading and math: 1020-1220
ACT composite: 22-27
SAT II's - not required

Costs for 2007-2008
Tuition and Fees: $27,100
Room and Board:
$10,150

  

The average financial aid award for Class of 2012 students living on campus: $26,331.