Canisius College

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2257 United States of America #518

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Institution Info

Founded: 1870
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 2,820 students
Faculty: 583
Endowment: $124.5M
Website: http://www.canisius.edu

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Canisius College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1870. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 2,820 students, an endowment of $124.5M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2257 · Ranked	64,92

Research Output via OpenAlex

129

h-index

133,751

Citations

4,470

Publications

1,889

i10-index

1,06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canisius College's global ranking?

Canisius College is ranked #2,257 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #518 position.

When was Canisius College founded?

Canisius College was founded in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Canisius College?

Canisius College has a student body of approximately 2,820 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Canisius College's research output?

Canisius College has produced 4,470 research publications with 133,751 total citations and an h-index of 129, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Canisius College's endowment?

Canisius College has an endowment of approximately $124.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.