D1Metro Conference
Canisius University
"Golden Griffins"
Buffalo, NYNortheast
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Jim Christian
Women's Basketball
Tiffany Swoffard
Sports Programs
13 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
M & W
D1 Golf
Men
D1 Ice Hockey
Men
D1 Lacrosse
M & W
D1 Rowing
Women
D1 Soccer
M & W
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Swimming & Diving
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
M & W
D1 Volleyball
Women
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
3.50
Avg GPA
1180
SAT
25
ACT
77%
Accept Rate
$30,900
In-State Tuition
$30,900
Out-of-State
$14,500
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Koessler Athletic Center
2,176 seats
5/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Humid Continental
28°F (-2°C)
Winter
79°F (26°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
Buffalo Niagara International Airport12 miles (19 km) away
Buffalo0 miles (0 km) away
International Student Support
4%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
5/10
Diversity Index
6/10
Coaching Stability
6/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Byron Mullens, Frank Layden, Chris Manhertz
Special Programs
Business, Education, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts
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