School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 286-8700 Fax: (716) 286-8733 [email protected] Contact: Harry Gong Director of Admissions |
Main Address Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 285-1212 www.niagara.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,326 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 742 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,291 Graduate enrollment: 929 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 74% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B,C Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Engineering – General A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Criminology B Transportation & Materials Moving Transportation & Materials Moving – General B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Niagara University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (716) 285-1212 |
| Website: | www.niagara.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.niagara.edu/apply-to-nu |
| Address: | Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY 14109 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,723 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 68% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,586 (69% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $34,510 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $34,510 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $28,368 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Niagara University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Niagara University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 9 | 6 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 9 | 14 | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 12 | 2 | 52 | 31 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Niagara University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $34,510 |
| Out-of-state | $34,510 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $14,525 |
| Out-of-state | $14,525 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 509 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 509 | 99% | $28,368 |
| Student loan aid | 370 | 72% | $8,022 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,542 | 90% | $22,288 |
| Federal student loans | 1,699 | 60% | $6,887 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Niagara University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Niagara University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3,660 | 1,305 | 2,355 | Percent admitted | 100% | 91% | 88% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 17% | 18% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Niagara University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,723 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,808 |
| Graduate enrollment | 915 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Niagara University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs
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