Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Your Paths to Financing Your Canisius Education 

We're committed to helping students and parents navigate the complex world of college financing. Our focus? Scholarships, the golden tickets to affordable higher education. Did you know U.S. News & World Report ranked Canisius among the top 5 "Best Value" schools in the North?  The aid we offer is a big reason why. 

Below you'll find available scholarships based on GPA and other scholarship opportunities. From there you can review our Net Price Calculator to get a personalized tuition estimate based on your situation. 

Review our financing options then take a look at the full cost of attendance. Remember, we're always here to help! 

Financial fact: 100% of Canisius students receive financial aid 

Merit Scholarships for Prospective Freshmen Only - Awards Based on High School GPA

To get a sense of how large of a scholarship you’ll receive at Canisius, simply match your current GPA to the amount below.

GPAScholarship NameAmount
98-100Ignatian Scholarship$23,000
96-97Trustee's Scholarship$22,000
93-95Peter Canisius Scholarship$21,000
90-92Magis Scholarship$19,000
87-89Dean's Scholarship$15,000
85-86Benefactor$12,000
83-84Academic Scholarship$8,000
AllVisit and Apply Scholarship$1,000
AllSpecialized Scholarships*from $1,500 up to full tuition
AllCanisius Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship$3,000

Special Scholarship Opportunities

We're excited to offer special scholarship awards for students with unique passions and interests.

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Financial fact: The average financial discount for a Canisius freshmen is $25,780 

2024-25 Canisius University Tuition and Fees 

The figures below reflect the prices BEFORE scholarships and other aid are applied.

ExpensesFreshmen CommuterFreshmen ResidentCommuterResidentOff-CampusResident w/Dependents
Tuition $32,200$32,200$32,200$32,200$32,200$32,200
Fees$2,300$2,300$2,000$2,000$2,000$2,000
Books & Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Living Expenses$2,200$13,560$2,200$15,150$8,000$14,500
Miscellaneous$700$700$700$700$700$700
Loan Origination Fee$70$70$70$70$70$70
Transportation$800$800$800$800$800$800
Total Cost (Before Aid)$39,470$50,830$39,170$52,120$44,970$51,470
*Fees are also applicable. Learn more.      
Canisius Ranked a Top Value School
U.S. News & World Report ranked Canisius among the top 5 for value in the North.

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Contact Us

Whatever your needs, we understand that the process can lead to questions. That is why we have established a helpline staffed by professional counselors and specialists who can assist and answer all of your education financing questions.

Email: @email
Local Phone Number: 716-888-2600
Toll-Free: 1-800-238-8160