by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Canisius University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Canisius University were $34,500 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees totaled $2,300; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,200 |
| Fees | $2,300 |
| Total | $34,500 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Canisius University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Canisius University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Canisius University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Canisius University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Canisius University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $29,300 |
| Two Years Ago | $30,180 |
| One Year Ago | $31,100 |
| Most Recent Year | $32,200 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Canisius has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 3.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $35,720 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.74%, which puts the figure next year near $35,789.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $35,789 |
| In 2 Years | $37,126 |
| In 3 Years | $38,513 |
| In 4 Years | $39,952 |
| In 5 Years | $41,445 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $151,380.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Canisius University, go to the Canisius University Financial Aid page.
