Canisius University
Former name | Canisius College (1870–2023) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1870 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU AJCU NAICU |
| Endowment | $155.8 million (2025) |
| President | Steven Stoute |
Academic staff | 254 (119 full-time/135 part-time) |
| Students | 2,451 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,724 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 727 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States 42°55′31″N 78°51′10″W / 42.9253°N 78.8528°W |
| Campus | Urban, 72 acres (29.1 ha) |
| Colors | Blue & gold |
| Nickname | Golden Griffins |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I - MAAC AHA |
| Mascot | Petey the Griffin |
| Website | www |
Canisius University (/kəˈniːʃəs/ kə-NEE-shəss) 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 a hundred undergraduate majors and minors, and around thirty-four master's and certificate programs.