Canisius University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
NaN%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Canisius University has a diverse student body with 28% 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
70.7%(1,257)
Hispanic
6.5%(115)
African American
11.4%(203)
Asian
3.5%(63)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
2.9%(51)
Unknown
4.7%(84)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment2,859
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
49.7%(948)
Women
49.4%(941)
Other
0.9%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men948

33% of total enrollment

Women941

33% of total enrollment

Other17.5

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Canisius University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.1%(56)
18-19
44.2%(794)
20-21
40.0%(719)
22-24
9.2%(165)
25+
3.5%(62)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.0%(30)
22-24
39.9%(297)
25+
56.1%(418)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

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%(30)

Regional Representation

International30

NaN% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age