Canisius College offers an extensive merit-based scholarship program. Last year, we awarded more than $20 million in academic merit scholarships to the freshman class.
Canisius College is committed to the needs of its students and their parents. The Student Financial Aid Office provides supportive financial aid services, including personalized counseling and generous merit programs, which recognize academic excellence.
A college education is a significant investment and a major concern for most families. The Canisius College Financial Aid staff understands your concern and wants to make this process as easy as possible.
With a combination of institutional scholarship and grant programs, federal and state aid and financing plans, the high quality Canisius College experience is both valuable and affordable.
For complete tuition, fee, room and board charges for 2011-2012, click here.
For the 2011-2012 academic year, the Direct Costs for the year were:
| Tuition & Fees | $30,713 | |
| Room & Board (on campus) | $11,360 | |
| Total Cost | $43,903 |
More than 98 percent of the Class of 2015 receives some type of financial aid.
Class of 2015 Average Financial Aid Award
| Commuter | Resident | |||
| Grants & Scholarships | $17,417 | $24,785 | ||
| Student Educational Loans | $4,805 | $5,395 | ||
| Work Programs | $715 | $1,177 | ||
| Total | $22,937 | $31,357 |
Average need-based financial aid package for freshmen students, Class of 2015:
| Commuter | Resident | |||
| Grants & Scholarships | 76% | 79% | ||
| Loans | 21% | 17% | ||
| Work Programs | 3% | 4% |
To view a chart showing the average need-based aid package for freshmen students, click here.
- Students who qualify may receive both a TAP and a Pell Grant award, in addition to other types of aid for which they may qualify.
- In addition to need-based scholarships, Canisius College also awards scholarships based on the student's academic record.
