School profile
Canisius College Lacrosse
Canisius College in Buffalo, New York fields Division 1 men's lacrosse in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The school admits 72 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,050 to 1,320, and enrolls 1,685 undergraduates.
Location
Buffalo, NY
Admit rate
72%
SAT range
1,050-1,320
Undergraduates
1,685
The program
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
How Canisius College compares
With a 72 percent admit rate, Canisius College is more selective than 54 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,050 and 1,320 on the SAT, or 22 to 28 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 1,685 undergraduates, it is the 59th largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2022.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Canisius College usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Canisius University72% admit · SAT 1,050-1,320
- Fairfield University33% admit · SAT 1,260-1,390
- Iona University87% admit · SAT 1,110-1,300
- Manhattan College79% admit · SAT 1,180-1,358
- Manhattan University79% admit · SAT 1,180-1,358
- Marist College57% admit · SAT 1,190-1,340
- Mount St. Mary's University74% admit · SAT 1,046-1,280
- Niagara University87% admit · SAT 1,060-1,235
Common questions
Does Canisius College have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Canisius College fields Division 1 men's lacrosse in Buffalo, New York, competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Canisius College?
Canisius College admits 72 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 54 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,050 to 1,320. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Canisius College?
Canisius College enrolls 1,685 undergraduates, the 59th largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.