Overview

Niagara University is a Comprehensive institution located in Niagara University, NY.

Location & Contact

Address 5795 Lewiston Road, Gacioch Center
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

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Public Finance	×
Tourism And Travel Services Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Work And Family Studies	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Transportation And Materials Moving, Other	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,197

Applied

1,667

Accepted

2,692

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,759

Females Applied

416

Females Accepted

15%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,438

Males Applied

1,251

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.51

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
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	530	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

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.11%
Black or African American	6.9%
White or Caucasian	55.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.57%
Asian	1.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	2.3%
Other	1.51%

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

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

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