Niagara University
Niagara University NY 14109
(716) 285-1212
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
4,255 (3,326 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
85% / 15%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
36% / 64%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
78% / 22%
- In-State / Out-of-State
88% / 12%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$24,825
- Room & Board$10,250
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
79%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,624
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$29,081
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants3,268
- Students Admitted
2,403
(74%)
- Students Enrolled742
(23%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class13%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
480-590
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry
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Accounting
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Special Education and Teaching, Other
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Superintendency and Educational System Administration
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Psychology
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Social sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants3,268
- Students Admitted
2,403
(74%)
- Students Enrolled742
(23%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class13%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class41%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class78%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
480-590
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$24,825
- Room & Board$10,250
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid79%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,624
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$29,081
- Federal Grants32%$6,130
- Pell Grants30%$3,349
- Other Federal Grants13%$7,374
- State & Local Grants62%$2,465
- Institutional Grants96%$11,961
- Federal Loans86%$5,692
- Non-Federal Loans17%$9,954
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