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Niagara University

Niagara University is a medium, private institution located in Niagara University, ny. Founded in 1856, Niagara University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 2,668 undergraduates
cost $37,180 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Niagara University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.6%
SAT score average 1143
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.63
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Niagara University is known for one of its top majors: Education, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Education, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business/Commerce, General
Criminology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,180
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,700
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $2,210
Cost of attendance* $52,490
Average financial aid package $30,562
Estimated cost $21,928 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,180
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,700
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $2,210
Cost of attendance* $52,490
Average financial aid package $30,562
Estimated cost $21,928 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Niagara University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,668, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

3,843

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Niagara University, students love their NU Players (theatre), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY 14109
phone 716-285-1212
address www.niagara.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nu players (theatre)

Student nurses association

Latinos unidos

Nu esports

American sign language

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Niagara University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Niagara University?

Niagara University is located in Niagara University, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University? 

The acceptance rate for Niagara University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Niagara University?

The average high school GPA for Niagara University students was 3.63.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Niagara University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Niagara University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $209,960.

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