How We Stack Up
While rankings tell only part of our story, Canisius is honored to be recognized for our longstanding commitment to providing a world-class education.
Overall Quality
We’re proud to be consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in the Northeast.
Value
Our combination of exceptional academics, personalized paths and strong outcomes makes us a Best Value school. The rankings take into account an institution’s academic quality and the net cost of attendance for students who receive the average level of need-based financial aid.
Academic Excellence
Thanks to the high caliber of our teaching and the personal attention students receive, we’re able to deliver a consistently exceptional academic experience.
Social Mobility
Access to a premier private education includes making sure students thrive and complete their degrees. This top social mobility ranking reflects our success in ensuring students from low-income families can graduate on time.