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Canisius University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Canisius University women's basketball recruiting profile. Canisius competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference from Buffalo, New York. Led by head coach Tiffany Swoffard, Canisius University pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 66% graduation rate and a $19,666 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,919
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
New York
City
Buffalo
Address
2001 Main Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 31% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%19%'21-2230%'22-2355%'23-2432%'24-2517%'25-26
Staff
Tiffany Swoffard
Head Coach
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Courtney Roman
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Lindsay Hieronymus
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
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Stephan Walton
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 50% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,089
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$60,681
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 53% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$32,200
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$32,200
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,560
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,666
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 23% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,749,622
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$295,241
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (716) 888-2200

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