Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Student Population
3,855
Part-Time Student Population
926
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
219
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
306
Faculty with Terminal Degree
95%
Average Faculty Salary
$75,215
Full-Time Retention Rate
84%
Part-Time Retention Rate
0%
Programs/Majors Offered
72
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 students: 48%
- 20 to 49 students: 51%
- 50 or more students: 1%
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
NoAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
NoRecreational/Avocational:
NoAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
YesLife Experience Credits:
NoDegrees Awarded
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Business Administration and Management: 4%
- Elementary Education: 3%
- High School Education: 3%
- Psychology: 3%
Graduation Requirements
- Arts/fine arts
- English (including composition)
- Foreign languages
- History
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- Social science
Special Study Options
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings
- Cooperative education program
- Cross-registration
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- Honors program
- Independent study
- Internships
Online Courses
Though they differ year to year, Canisius has many online options that can be explored. From master's degrees to teaching certifications, courses in Arabic to courses in sports psychology, all are available to the interested student from the comfort of his or her own computer.
Best Places to Study
- Benches scattered around campus and under trees are nice places to sit and read in sunny weather.
- The second floor of the library is a "quiet zone." No computers. You can bring your laptop, but you better have headphones, too. If you need noise or want to chat with your friend, stay on the first floor.
Tips to Succeed
- Academics come first.
- Get involved.
- Get your sleep.
- Go to professors' office hours-they really help.
- Have fun!
- Keep a master schedule of readings and deadlines for all of your courses to keep track.
Did You Know?
- Canisius has a program for high school juniors or seniors to take up to 10 college courses for only 33 percent of the tuition cost called "Explore Canisius." Call (716) 888-2203 for more information.
- For undergraduates at Canisius, there are 60 majors, 65 minors, and five pre-professional programs to choose from.
- There are 25 programs of study for graduate students.