Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$40,685

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
620
25th
520
75th
27
25th
23
75th
27
25th
22
75th
28
25th
24
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,435
Declined 401
Total Received 3,836
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Private

2,709

undergraduate students

1,149

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1856, Niagara University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its strong liberal arts programs, as well as its professional programs in areas such as business, education, and health care. It is located on a 160-acre campus in Niagara University, New York—four miles from Niagara Falls.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,858
Established in 1856
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

160-acre, suburban campus in Lewiston (population: 15,964), 4 miles from Niagara Falls, 20 miles from Buffalo, and 80 miles from Toronto. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Buffalo. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Niagara University
5795 Lewiston Road
Niagara University, NY
14109

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
40%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
76%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
40%
Top 1/2
77%
Bottom 1/2
23%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
620
25th
520
75th
27
25th
23
75th
27
25th
22
75th
28
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) August 30
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 10
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,435
Declined 401
Total Received 3,836

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,490

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,135
Housing & Food $12,980
Additional fees $2,550
Books & supplies $420
Total $54,085
Average Financial Aid - $26,490
Total with Avg. Aid $27,595

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,791,049
State $2,897,043
Institutional $33,926,858
Other external $476,903
Total $43,091,853

Non-need-based

Federal $503,706
State $28,581
Institutional $6,986,724
Other external $63,719
Total $7,582,730

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 716 286-8686
F: 716 286-8678
finaid@niagara.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, field hockey, golf, hockey (ice/roller), lacrosse, rugby, soccer, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, basketball, bowling, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, volleyball, weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, flag football, handball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Atlantic Hockey Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Actuarial Science yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology Teacher Education yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminology yes yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs yes yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
French Language Teacher Education yes yes
French Language and Literature yes
Gerontology yes
History, General yes
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International and Comparative Education yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Marketing, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Public Finance yes yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
School Psychology yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes yes
Tourism and Travel Services Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Management
  3. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,858

total students

82%

in-state

18%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

70%

2,709
students

Female
65%
1,759

Male
35%
950

30%

1,149
students

Female
64%
736

Male
36%
413

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

2,660
students

Female
65%
1,730

Male
35%
930

2%

49
students

Female
59%
29

Male
41%
20

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Student Break-down

21%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 34
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Vietnam
The Dominican Republic
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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