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Location & Contact
Address
5795 Lewiston Road, Gacioch Center
Niagara University, NY 14109
United States
Niagara University, NY 14109
United States
Contact
Christine McDermott
Director of Enrollment Enhancement
Email: admissions@niagara.edu
Phone: 716-286-8715
Fax: 716-286-8733
Director of Enrollment Enhancement
Email: admissions@niagara.edu
Phone: 716-286-8715
Fax: 716-286-8733
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,197
Applied
1,667
Accepted
2,692
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,759
Females Applied
416
Females Accepted
15%
Male Admissions
1,438
Males Applied
1,251
Males Accepted
87%
Applying
3.51
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 580 | 30 | 625 | |
| SAT Math | 570 | 530 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 22 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
38,300
Private
Fees
1,880
Full-time student fees
13,740
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
30,562
Avg. Financial Aid Package
33,382
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
18,707
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,412
Avg. Loan Aid
19,630
Avg. Grant Aid
27,419
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
54%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,692
Total Undergrad students
25%
International Students
11%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (33.4%)
Female (66.6%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 45% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
FirstFest, RidgeFest and Annual Concert
FirstFest, RidgeFest and Annual Concert
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Nursing Association, African Caribbean Student Association, Students Aligned to Stop Sexism, Black Student Union and NU Finance
Student Nursing Association, African Caribbean Student Association, Students Aligned to Stop Sexism, Black Student Union and NU Finance
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | | No |
| Racquetball | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
Faculty
433
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 184
Part-time - 249
Male - 204
Female - 229
Niagara University