Published cost of attendance is $44,322. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,781, middle-income families pay around $16,151, higher-income families pay approximately $24,170.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $44,322 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,500 |
| Room and Board | $13,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,382 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,940 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,781 |
| $30–48k | $12,404 |
| $48–75k | $16,151 |
| $75–110k | $21,341 |
| $110k+ | $24,170 |
Published cost of attendance is $44,322. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,781, middle-income families pay around $16,151, higher-income families pay approximately $24,170. Azimuth ranks Canisius University #597 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 58.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,720. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,476, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Canisius University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,476, placing Canisius University in the 44.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,168 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Canisius University in the 22.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Canisius University #1141 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Canisius University's concentration in business and professional fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 77 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,036, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 43 students earning $48,104, while Zoology/Animal Biology and Research Psychology round out the major enrollment clusters with 4-year earnings of $40,174 and $51,532 respectively. These programs anchor Canisius University's career-focused identity and contribute to the institution's above-average outcomes for graduates entering professional and managerial roles.
