Canisius College

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At a glance:

Location: Buffalo, New York

Founded: 1870

Student Population: 5,111 students

Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry:
Yes

Enrollment Dates: September, January

Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate

Type of Institution: Private

Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway
• Second Year University Pathway

www.canisius.edu

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Canisius College is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the nation and the premier private university in Western New York State. Canisius is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best comprehensive universities in the North region.

Overview
Canisius College offers the best in quality academic programs and facilities and an outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields. Canisius College offers more than 125 majors, minors and special programs. Classes are offered in state-of-the-art campus facilities and in out-of-class settings through exciting field study and internship opportunities. Small class sizes with personal attention. Experienced faculty with PhD and business connections.

Rankings
Ranked 20th Best Regional Universities and "Great Schools, Great Prices" in U.S. News & World Report. Accredited by AACSB international: an elite distinction earned by fewer than 2% of the world’s business schools. Ranked 20th in the top tier in U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 rankings of America’s Best Colleges, Regional Universities – North.

Main Specializations
International Relations/Business, Communications, Business Management , Accounting and MBA, Digital Media Arts, Computer Science, Economics

Scholarship Opportunities
Extensive merit-based scholarships. Last year, over $20 million in scholarships was awarded to freshman class.

Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition & Fees: $30,713
Room & Board (on campus): $11,360
Total Cost: $42,073

Admission Criteria
• GPA: Minimum 3.0 (See table on p5)
• SAT: encouraged but not required for International students
• TOEFL: Minimum iBT 61, PBT 500 for Undergraduate and 550 for Graduate
• Other: GMAT for MBA students