Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Niagara University
Niagara University (NU) is a private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, United States. Based in the Vincentian tradition, it is run by the Congregation of the Mission and enrolls approximately 3,700 students. Approximately half of the student body lives on campus, while the other half commute from the surrounding area. The campus area was listed as a census-designated place in 2020, with a population of 940.
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87%
Acceptance
$17,248
Net price
2,653
Enrollment
75%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
87%
Acceptance rate
1,168
SAT average
25
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,248
Average net price
$39,345
In-state tuition
$39,345
Out-of-state tuition
$13,400
Room & board
$510
Books & supplies
$51,632
Total cost of attendance
27%
Students receiving Pell grants
55%
Students with federal loans
$25,475
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$56,196
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,289
Median earnings (6 yrs)
75%
Graduation rate
80%
Retention rate
82%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,434
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,653
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
24%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Niagara University FAQ
Is Niagara University a public or private school?
Niagara University is a private nonprofit institution located in Niagara University, NY.
What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University?
Niagara University has an acceptance rate of 87%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Niagara University cost?
The average annual net price at Niagara University is $17,248 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $39,345.
What is the graduation rate at Niagara University?
About 75% of students at Niagara University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Niagara University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Niagara University students earn a median of $56,196 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Niagara University?
Admitted students at Niagara University have an average SAT score of 1,168 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Niagara University?
Niagara University enrolls about 2,653 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Banderas · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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