Canisius University · Cost & aid

Buffalo, NY · City · Private · Master's university · the Golden Griffins · Website ↗

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$48,580

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$19,321

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$2.2M

Athletic aid, women's

$9,603 per roster spot

$2.4M

Athletic aid, men's

$9,038 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $48,580 sticker.

Family income under $30k$12,369

$30k – $48k$13,719

$48k – $75k$16,657

$75k – $110k$20,762

Over $110k$23,259

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$2,199,149
Per roster spot$9,603 across 229 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$2,395,263
Per roster spot$9,038 across 265 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$151k / $168k
Tuition & fees$32,720

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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