Overview

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

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
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
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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
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
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

4,148

Applied

3,540

Accepted

2,747

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,639

Females Applied

2,322

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,509

Males Applied

1,218

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.52

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	August 30th	October 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	568	510	630
SAT Math	568	520	610
ACT Composite	25	23	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,190

Private

Fees

1,880

Full-time student fees

13,400

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

2,747

Total Undergrad students

23%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.47%
Black or African American	6.97%
White or Caucasian	59.82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.41%
Asian	1.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	2.4%
Other	1.87%

Gender

Male (33.93%)

Female (66.07%)

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, Niagara's Got Talent and RidgeFest

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 Nurses Association, Circle K, Future Teachers Association, Students Aligned to stop Sexism (SASS) and NU Players

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour escort service, Emergency Notification System

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

447

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 191

Part-time - 256

Male - 212

Female - 235