Canisius University
- Private
Canisius University: international tuition 34,500 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 44,322 USD, acceptance rate 72.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year international applicant is reviewed for a merit scholarship based on academic achievement during admission, without a separate scholarship application. Need-based aid eligibility for Vietnamese students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 72.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not look at SAT or ACT scores. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 44,322 USD, before any scholarship. There is 1 scholarship, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Canisius University?
International tuition is 34,500 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 44,322 USD.
Does Canisius University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year international applicant is reviewed for a merit scholarship based on academic achievement during admission, without a separate scholarship application. Need-based aid eligibility for Vietnamese students is unclear.
What English scores does Canisius University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Canisius University?
The acceptance rate is 72.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesInternational merit scholarships are reviewed during admission, so first-year applicants do not need a separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe supplied pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe supplied pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form for non-Canadian international students.
Scholarships at this school
International Merit Based ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says international students may be eligible for a scholarship, but this sentence does not identify it as the International Merit Based Scholarships.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiApplicants who do not qualify for an exemption must submit official proof of English proficiency.Required
- Proof of fundsiOfficial bank statements no older than 90 days, in USD, are needed to prove first-year funding.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2025
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3 or higher normally earn at least elective credit; first-year students can receive at most 30 credits.
Scores that count12345An IB HL 4 earns a 3-credit free elective; HL 5+ earns two 3-credit courses; the full IB Diploma earns 30 credits.
Scores that count1234567A-Level grade B or higher normally earns at least elective credit; department chairs determine specific equivalencies.
Scores that countfrom B
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data