Paying for Canisius University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $32,720 2.89% $16,680 2.77%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Canisius University (Canisius) is $32,720 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,680. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.
95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $19,851. It could cover 60.67% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $28,729 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Canisius's 4-year tuition is $137,225, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $204,776.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Canisius University is $32,720. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.89% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,667 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Canisius Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$31,800$13,658
2023-2024$32,720$14,660
Change % 2023-20242.89%7.34%
2024-2025$33,667$15,736

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $16,680. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.77% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $17,142 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Canisius Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,230$13,658
2023-2024$16,680$14,660
Change % 2023-20242.77%7.34%
2024-2025$17,142$15,736

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Canisius. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $900. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $885.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$900
2023-2024$900
2024-2025$900
Graduate2022-2023$860
2023-2024$885
2024-2025$911

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,660 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.34% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
The Canisius's 2024 on-campus COA is $48,580 and off-campus COA is $43,420.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Canisius
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$32,720
Room & Board$13,160$8,000
Personal Expenses$1,500$1,500
Books & Supplies$1,200
Cost of Attendance$48,580$43,420
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Canisius Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Canisius?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Canisius is $137,225.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Canisius 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,343$33,977$34,623$35,282$137,225
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,977$34,623$35,282$35,953$139,835
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,623$35,282$35,953$36,637$142,496
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,282$35,953$36,637$37,334$145,207
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,953$36,637$37,334$38,045$147,969

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $204,776.
Canisius 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$49,603$50,648$51,716$52,808$204,776
Class of 2029Fall 2025$50,648$51,716$52,808$53,923$209,096
Class of 2030Fall 2026$51,716$52,808$53,923$55,063$213,511
Class of 2031Fall 2027$52,808$53,923$55,063$56,228$218,022
Class of 2032Fall 2028$53,923$55,063$56,228$57,418$222,632

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $125,372.
Canisius 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,752$30,797$31,865$32,957$125,372
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,797$31,865$32,957$34,072$129,692
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,865$32,957$34,072$35,212$134,107
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,957$34,072$35,212$36,377$138,618
Class of 2032Fall 2028$34,072$35,212$36,377$37,567$143,228

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Canisius University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Canisius
In-StateOut-of-State
Canisius University$32,720
Manhattan College$50,850
Rider University$38,900
Fairfield University$56,360
Iona University$45,880
Niagara University$38,135
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