Canisius University

Canisius University
Former name
Canisius College (1870–2023)
TypePrivate university
Established1870; 154 years ago (1870)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
ACCU AJCU NAICU
Endowment$170 million (2022)[1]
PresidentSteven Stoute
Academic staff
283 (122 full-time/161 part-time)[2]
Students2,630[3]
Undergraduates1,866[3]
Postgraduates764[3]
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban, 72 acres (29.1 ha)
Colors   Blue & gold[4]
NicknameGolden Griffins
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I - MAAC AHA
MascotPetey the Griffin
Websitewww.canisius.edu
The campus
The campus

Canisius University /kəˈnʃəs/ is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1870 by Jesuits from Germany and is named after St. Peter Canisius. Canisius offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors, and around 34 master's and certificate programs.

  1. ^ "President John Hurley on his legacy, Canisius's future". April 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness". August 5, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Enrollment at a Glance" (PDF). Canisius.edu. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "Canisius College Style Guide 2014". June 16, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2017.