Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
2,747undergraduates
87%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$17,495average net price per year
70%graduate in 6 years
81%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 4,148
- Admitted
- 3,540
- Admit rate
- 87%
- Admit rate, women
- 88%
- Admit rate, men
- 81%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 16%
- First-year students
- 580
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 21%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 510-630
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 520-610
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 2%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 23-27
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
44 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Education (12)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Education, General Bachelor's (175 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (30 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- French Language Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (9)
- Accounting Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Actuarial Science Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (33 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Marketing, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Public Finance Bachelor's (23 awarded)
- Tourism and Travel Services Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (73 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Criminology Bachelor's (44 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (27 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Gerontology Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (31)
- Biology Teacher Education Master's
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education Master's
- Chemistry Teacher Education Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education Master's
- Education, General Post-master's certificate
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs Master's
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Master's
- French Language Teacher Education Master's
- Mathematics Teacher Education Master's
- Reading Teacher Education Master's
- Social Studies Teacher Education Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master's
- Applied Behavior Analysis Master's, Post-master's certificate
- School Psychology Master's
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business/Commerce, General Master's
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Master's
- Public Finance Master's
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Criminology Master's
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Master's
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Master's
- Public Policy Analysis, General Doctorate (research)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $38,135
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,980
- Books and supplies
- $420
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,550
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $54,085
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $54,085
- Total cost living at home
- $43,255
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $10,441 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $12,613 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $17,100 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $21,369 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,715 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $31,682
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $28,587
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 26%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 73%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,305
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 68%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 70%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 70%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 70%
- Came back for year two
- 81%
| Pell grant students | 63% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 72% |
| Neither | 75% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 352 | 69% |
| Men | 235 | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| Asian | 11 | 82% (small group) |
| Black | 39 | 51% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 71% |
| White | 429 | 71% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 59% |
| Race unknown | 20 | 75% |
| International | 29 | 72% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 651 | 70% | 23% |
| Started here, part-time | 1 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 208 | 77% | 16% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 49 | 80% | 8% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,221
- Undergraduates
- 2,747
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,685
- Part-time undergraduates
- 62
- Graduate students
- 1,474
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 11%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 2%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 12%
| Women | 66% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 58% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 23% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 5795 Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY, 14109
- County
- Niagara County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.