Founded in 1870 in Buffalo, NY, Canisius is one of only 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast for quality and value, Canisius is a Division-I university that offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs distinguished by close student-faculty mentoring and an emphasis on ethical, purpose-driven leadership. Rooted in the belief that every individual’s full flourishing enriches society, Canisius is dedicated to expanding access to education, advancing equity, and producing compassionate, thoughtful, bold graduates who move the world forward.