Admissions Summary
Canisius University is less selective with an acceptance rate of 78%. Students that get into Canisius University have an SAT score between 1060–1320 or an ACT score of 22–28.
Visit College WebsiteView Online ApplicationBy the Numbers
These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.
- GPA Range
- 3.75+40%
- 3.50–3.7422%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.2410%
- 2.50–2.9911%
- 2.00–2.494%
- Below 2.00At least 1%
- SAT Total Range1060–1320
- SAT Math530–660
- SAT Reading520–660
- ACT Composite Range22–28
- Acceptance Rate78% (Less Selective)
- Total Applicants4,131
- Admitted3,208
- Enrolled478
Application Requirements
- High School GPARequired
- High School RankConsidered but not required
- College Prep CoursesRequired
- SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
- RecommendationsRecommended
Application Deadline
Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.
Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.
Application Process
- Application FeeNot available
- Fee Waiver InfoAvailable to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.
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