Per year, in U.S. Dollars
| Expenses | Resident | Commuter | Transfer |
| Tuition | $30,180 | $30,180 | $30,180 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Orientation Fee | $425 | $425 | $425 |
| Books & Supplies (approx.) | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Room & Board (approx.) | $12,158 | - | $12,550 |
| Transportation (approx.) | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance (approx.) | $2,233 | $2,233 | $2,233 |
| Total Cost | $48,916 | $36,758 | $49,308 |
All international applicants must submit proof of their ability to meet all educational and living expenses for one year of study.
International students will be considered for merit-based scholarships based on academic performance, standardized test scores, recommendations and other evidence of merit.
First-Year International Merit Scholarships
Academic scholarships are based on your three-year cumulative high school average; freshman through junior year (or first three years of secondary school), on the United States grading scale. Academic scholarships for first-year students for the 2022-2023 year range from $8,500 to $17,000 per year. Our merit scholarships are renewable for four years. If you qualify for an academic scholarship, you will be notified electronically.
International Transfer Merit Scholarships
Students who are accepted for transfer admission to Canisius are automatically evaluated for an academic merit scholarship. Transfer scholarships are based on your college GPA on the United States grading scale. Transfer scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $7,500.
Specialized Scholarships
In addition to the merit scholarships offered to prospective freshmen in the 2022-2023 academic year, Canisius College has continued its commitment to affordable education with scholarship awards for students with special interests, including our MLK Scholarship, Music Scholarship, and Art Scholarship.
Visit & Apply Grant
Students applying for the Fall 2023 semester who visit and apply by Dec 1, 2022 are eligible for an additional $2,000 grant that is renewable for four years. Students are able to complete a virtual meeting with an admissions counselor for the visit piece.
Canadian Students
Canisius’ location in Buffalo, New York means we are in close proximity to Ontario, Canada and the Greater Toronto Area. Students from Ontario are the third highest population of students here. Canisius participates in the following programs:
- OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program
- Canadian Aid Form
Please visit our Canadian Page for more information.