What division is Canisius?

Canisius competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).

What GPA do you need for Canisius?

The average GPA at Canisius is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Canisius has an enrollment of approximately 2,595 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Canisius?

Canisius has an acceptance rate of 72%.

How do I get recruited to play at Canisius?

To get recruited at Canisius, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Canisius' historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Canisius

Buffalo, NYD-IMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I

Division

2,595

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

72%

Acceptance

73%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar.

Canisius is a NCAA Division I program in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), located in Buffalo, NY. We map basketball and track & field at Canisius, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Acceptance

72%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Retention

73%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$46,089

Coaching Staff94 coaches across track & field

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About Canisius Athletics

Canisius is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Buffalo, NY, competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). With an enrollment of 2,595 students, Canisius offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for track & field at Canisius, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Canisius is 3.5.

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