Canisius College Acceptance Rate
Buffalo, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,147
- Admitted
- 3,391
- Yield
- 12.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Canisius College's acceptance rate has risen from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,667 to 4,147 (+13%) over that period.
Its 81.8% rate makes Canisius College more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.7% for women vs 76.9% for men, a 8.8-point gap). Canisius College has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 12.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,667 | 2,942 | 80.2% | 613 |
| 2015–16 | 4,209 | 3,661 | 87% | 605 |
| 2016–17 | 4,620 | 3,597 | 77.9% | 600 |
| 2017–18 | 4,488 | 3,509 | 78.2% | 553 |
| 2018–19 | 3,549 | 2,793 | 78.7% | 485 |
| 2019–20 | 3,422 | 2,830 | 82.7% | 554 |
| 2020–21 | 3,453 | 2,625 | 76% | 415 |
| 2021–22 | 3,668 | 2,988 | 81.5% | 456 |
| 2022–23 | 4,131 | 3,211 | 77.7% | 478 |
| 2023–24 | 4,147 | 3,391 | 81.8% | 424 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,274 | 1,949 | 85.7% |
| Men | 1,860 | 1,430 | 76.9% |
| Another gender | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Canisius College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Canisius College's acceptance rate?
Canisius College's acceptance rate is 81.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,391 admitted of 4,147 applicants).
Is Canisius College test optional?
Canisius College is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Canisius College?
Canisius College received 4,147 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,391.
Is Canisius College getting harder to get into?
Canisius College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.canisius.edu/.