Canisius College Acceptance Rate
Canisius College has an overall acceptance rate of 81.7% for the application year 2024, with 4,147 applicants and 3,388 admissions. The transfer acceptance rate is notably high at 90.1% for 262 transfer applicants, reflecting the college's appeal to transfer students. Historical data shows a slight increase in overall acceptance rates from 77.7% in both 2023 and 2022 to the current rate. SAT scores for admitted students range from a 25th percentile composite of 1040 to a 75th percentile of 1220, while the ACT composite scores span from 23 to 30.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 4,147
Accepted Applicants: 3,388
Historical Acceptance Rates
Canisius College reported an overall acceptance rate of 81.7% for the application year 2024, with 4,147 applicants and 3,388 being accepted. This marks an increase from 77.7% for both the application years 2023 and 2022, which had 4,131 applicants each and 3,211 admissions. The trend suggests a growing leniency in acceptance rates over these years, indicating an increase in the number of students being admitted relative to the applicant pool.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Canisius College's wait list acceptance rates have not been available for the last several years, with no data reported for the application years from 2020 to 2024. As a result, it is not possible to provide specific figures regarding the number of applicants offered a place on the wait list, the number admitted, or the corresponding acceptance rates. The lack of data indicates a potential inconsistency in the wait list process and highlights the uncertainty candidates may face in planning their next steps.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Canisius College has a 90.1% transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2023, accepting 236 out of 262 applicants. This acceptance rate remains consistent with the previous year, where the same figures were reported. While historical data for 2022 and earlier years is unavailable, the average GPA of transfer students stands at 3.3, indicating a competent applicant pool. This high acceptance rate makes Canisius an appealing option for prospective transfer students.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 262
Accepted Applicants: 236
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.3
SAT
1040-1220
Math: 500-620
Reading: 500-620
ACT
23-30
Math: 23-28
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Black/African American | 9.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% |
| Nonresident Alien | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
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