Canisius University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
NaN%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Canisius University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.4%(1,201)
Hispanic
6.5%(109)
African American
11.4%(192)
Asian
3.5%(59)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
3.0%(50)
Unknown
4.0%(68)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment2,492
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Canisius University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Canisius University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.2%(900)
Women
49.6%(888)
Other
0.2%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men900

36% of total enrollment

Women888

36% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Canisius University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.9%(52)
18-19
45.4%(812)
20-21
40.5%(725)
22-24
7.8%(140)
25+
3.3%(59)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.8%(27)
22-24
38.1%(268)
25+
58.1%(409)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Canisius University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(27)

Regional Representation

International27

NaN% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age