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Buffalo, NY 14208-1098

Canisius College is Western New York's premier private comprehensive university, consisting of the College of arts and sciences, the Wehle School of business, and the School of education and Human Services. Founded by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1870, the 58-acre campus houses 37 buildings, which contain the modern resources needed to give students a quality education.

In the last 12 years, Canisius College has invested more than $115 million to create state-of-the-art academic, recreational and residential facilities. Eighty percent of campus housing has been built new or renovated in the last eight years.

Canisius College offers quality academic programs taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields. More than 70 majors, minors and special programs through the College of Arts & Sciences, the Richard J. Wehle School of business, and the School of Education and Human Services provide many exciting options for career preparation or higher-level educational pursuits. Classes at this Jesuit college are offered in state-of-the-art campus facilities and in out-of-class settings through exciting field study and internship opportunities.

Clubs and events on the Canisius College campus are great ways to meet new people, apply leadership skills, network with alumni and potential employers, and learn more about the world. The many campus lectures at this Jesuit college by political leaders, nationally recognized authors, and influential humanitarians expose students to viewpoints and ideas that affect society.

Quick Facts:

Canisius College is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the nation.

Canisius College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best comprehensive universities in the North region.

There are more than 100 student organizations at Canisius College, 16 NCAA Division I athletic teams, and many other on-campus programs.

Canisius College is accredited by numerous national organizations. Some include the American Chemical Society, the Council for Education of the Deaf, and others.

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