Canisius College

Yes, CC is online and has about a dozen master's degrees that distance learners can complete remotely. It also has several online advanced certificates for students who need additional training but are interested in something other than another degree. NCES data shows that 36% of CC's graduate students enroll exclusively in online-only education.

Yes, CC is a four-year college because it offers bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees and certificates. Some of CC's online master's degrees are designed to be completed in a year of full-time study or two years for those attending school at a part-time pace. 

Yes, CC is a good school. Founded in 1870, it offers a robust curriculum with small class sizes and a modest 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. CC has over 50,000 alumni worldwide.

CC also has a favorable accreditation status. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency. MSCHE awards CC accreditation because it finds its financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards. 

Industry organizations have also conferred programmatic accreditation to several of CC's degrees, including the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for CC's business programs and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for its degrees in education.

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site.

CC is known for being a Catholic school that believes in the Jesuit mission. Its guiding principles include academic excellence, service, and leadership in pursuit of justice and social transformation. These principles are woven through CC's liberal arts programming. 

CC is also known for its Griff Center for Student Success and the resources it offers. This includes mentoring, career development and coaching, veteran's assistance, student accessibility services, and advising. An enrollment advisor can tell you what services are specifically available to distance learners.

It's unclear which master's degrees at CC provide the highest earnings for graduates. However, to give some perspective, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. CC has a Salary Score of 29 out of 100 for bachelor's degrees, and it scores 41 for master's programs. 

More specifically, its online master's degrees in health and physical education/fitness have a Salary Score of 83, and it scores 79 for its teacher education and professional development master's programs, such as CC's online master's in instructional technologies and curriculum design.

Each graduate program at CC may have varying acceptance levels of difficulty based on the discipline. However, It doesn't require entrance exams, which can help make higher education more accessible. Applicants who have taken entrance exams are still welcome to submit test scores for consideration. 

When picking a college, it helps to understand what's required. An enrollment advisor can help answer questions if you need clarification.

It's unclear what GPA is needed to get into CC as a graduate student because it's based on each program's requirements. 

Generally speaking, many graduate programs require a 3.0 GPA or higher. For example, CC's online master's degree in informal education and interpretation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, as does its online master's in anthrozoology. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, such as licensing or credentials, CC's admission requirements for graduate candidates generally include the following:

• A free application 
• Official college transcripts showing bachelor's degree completion
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• A personal statement 

Submitting GRE/GMAT scores and letters of recommendation are also recommended, though not required. Depending on the course of study, a resume and proof of active licensure or credentialling may also be needed.

When applying to college, meeting with an admissions advisor is always a good practice to ensure you have what you need. They are typically available to meet with you over the phone or through a web-based communication program such as Zoom. 

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