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Canisius College Prospective Parents Guide

DISCOVER THE VALUE OF CANISIUS CANISIUS FAST FACTS #7 for best value among colleges in the north based on academic excellence and net cost of attendance - 2014 US News & World Report

12:1 student/faculty ratio 145 distinct majors, minors and special programs

3,084 total undergraduate students Buffalo is the nation’s fourth-best college destination among mid-sized cities

1 of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the nation

98% of students receive financial assistance

DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS. TOP-TIER FACILITIES. POWERFUL NETWORK. Of all the tangible, value-based reasons to invest in your child’s education at Canisius College, we respect that it’s also an investment of trust. Trust that your child will graduate as an employable young adult. Our rigorous curriculum equips students with adaptable skills and a work ethic that prepares them for a fulfilling career. Our Jesuit education is built around ideals like cura personalis — “care for the whole person,” the pursuit of excellence, and finding the good in all things. It’s built on magis (being and doing more), justice and living as men and women for others. This foundation ensures that Canisius students quickly understand that success demands a lifelong commitment to learning. At Canisius, academic curiosity is forged into professional skill and friends become a powerful network of connections. So the return on your investment in your child’s education is a young adult, ready and eager to navigate the ever-expanding opportunities of the 21st century.

ON-CAMPUS VALUE Within our 72 acres, educational and career opportunities thrive year round.

From our most historic buildings and chapel to our brand new Science Hall and Financial Markets Lab, more than 3,000 students learn from more than 145 academic programs, and participate in more than 100 campus organizations — all of them vibrantly interconnected. On campus, there are no barriers. We foster cross-disciplinary curiosity into a network of opportunity.

SCIENCE HALL

Home to computer science, physics, mathematics and statistics, animal behavior, the Institute for Autism Research, and the Dr. George E. Schreiner Pre-Medical Center, our world-class Science Hall has hi-tech classrooms, cutting-edge robotics, science and computer labs and open gathering spaces that foster cross-disiplinary interactions.

FINANCIAL MARKETS LAB

Our new business center prepares students to tackle the rigors of Wall Street. Freshly renovated, tripled in size, equipped with LCD screens and Bloomberg technology, the lab gives Canisius undergrads an experience normally reserved for MBA students.

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STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES The second most requested job skill is that employees know how to work with diverse groups of people: ages, races, nationalities, and especially languages. So from China to Brazil, we offer more than 20 unique study abroad destinations.

EXPLORE FOR YOURSELF AT canisius.edu/study-abroad/

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98% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The initial price tag for a private college education may seem beyond reach, but make sure you compare apples with apples. Thanks to the support of our loyal alumni and federal and state aid, our scholarships are generous – both in number and in dollar amount. In fact, the average award comes in at approximately $28,000, and our overall average financial aid package is almost 80% grants and scholarships.

To find out more, talk to our experts. They’ll help you navigate federal and state aid, financing plans, scholarships, grants, and need-based institutional awards.

Afterwards, your net price for Canisius might closely rival a public college.

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UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY, UNEXPECTEDLY AFFORDABLE

For the 2013–2014 academic year, combined tuition and fees come to $33,332, and room and board are $12,270. But our average net cost is significantly less. In addition to federal and state aid programs, we offer need-based and merit-based scholarships. Students who qualify may receive both a TAP and a Pell Grant award, in addition to other types of aid. So examine all your options—beginning right here.

2013–2014 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARDS RESIDENT COMMUTER Grants & Scholarships $26,602 $21,338 Student Loans $6,419 $5,405 Work Programs $975 $689 Total Average Awards $33,995 $27,432

INITIAL PRICE VS. NET COST Though the initial price of a private college might be notably higher than a public university, merit scholarships and need-based aid can significantly decrease the actual cost.

AVG. PUBLIC CANISIUS UNIVERSITY

Tuition & Fees

$33,332

$8,426

Room & Board

$12,270

$11,857

INITIAL PRICE $45,602 $20,283 Merit Scholarship $18,000 $2,500 Need-Based Aid $11,800 $4,000 NET COST $15,802 $13,783

NET PRICE EXAMPLES The examples below outline how generous our aid packages can be.

To see what your net cost might look like, visit Canisius.StudentAidCalculator.com.

Then, apply for financial aid. When you complete the FAFSA and submit your information to Canisius using FAFSA code 002681, we’ll be able to compile your financial aid package and give you a net cost.

EXAMPLE 1 — RESIDENT STUDENT

EXAMPLE 2 — RESIDENT STUDENT

Good Academic Achievement

Excellent Academic Achievement

Moderate Need

Low Need

Tuition

$31,990

Tuition

$31,990

Fees

$1,342

Fees

$1,342

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Room & Board

$12,270

Room & Board

$12,270

DIRECT COSTS

$46,602

DIRECT COSTS

$46,602

Grants & Scholarships

-$24,450

Loans (Direct & Perkins)

-$7,500

Grants & Scholarships

-$20,500

Work Study

-$2,300

Loans (Direct & Perkins)

-$5,500

NET COST (out of pocket)

$12,352

NET COST (out of pocket)

$20,602

EXAMPLE 3 — COMMUTER STUDENT Excellent Academic Achievement High Need Tuition

$31,990

Grants & Scholarships

-$22,673

Fees

$1,342

Loans (Direct & Perkins

-$5,500

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Work Study

-$2,150

DIRECT COSTS

$34,332

NET COST (out of pocket)

$4,009

CONTACT US Office of Financial Aid 716.888.2300

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These numbers speak for themselves. But when great news about a job, fellowship, or Fulbright Scholarship comes out of your child’s mouth, Canisius outcomes will leave you smiling.

92%

of our students are either employed or in graduate school one year after graduation

37

Fulbright Scholarship winners

9 10 OF

students who apply are accepted into law or medical and health schools

#2

accounting program in New York, according to CPA exam results

EXPERIENCE CANISIUS FOR YOURSELF Stroll our quads. Eat in our dining halls.

Thumb through our libraries. See our stately campus. Schedule an interview and sit down for a one-on-one conversation. Get your questions answered in person by an admissions counselor. We consider it the first class we teach at Canisius, even if you’re not the one attending.

ARRANGE A TOUR Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 716-888-2200, 800-843-1517, or email admissions@canisius.edu and experience Canisius firsthand.

To learn more about other opportunities to visit us, go to canisius.edu/visit.

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