Selectivity
85%
Total Students
4,668
UG 3,485
PG 1,183
Satisfaction Index
88%
Salary After Attending
$40,900
BASIC
| Web Site | www.niagara.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Niagara University |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 3,485 |
| Women | 2,114 (60.66%) |
| Men | 1,371 (39.34%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,183 |
| Women | 802 (67.79%) |
| Men | 381 (32.21%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 46,150 |
| Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Retention Rate | 88 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.niagara.edu/admissions |
| Online Application URL | www.niagara.edu/apply-to-nu |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 85 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | ||||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 48% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 38% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 65% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 36% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 45% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 28% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 59% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 460 | 563 |
| SAT - Maths | 470 | 470 |
| ACT - Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT - Maths | 20 | 26 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.niagara.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.niagara.edu/scholarship-and-net-price-calculator |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$30,950 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$12,700 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,050 |
Other Expenses |
$1,450 |
| Total | $46,150 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$12,690 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$12,700 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,050 |
Other Expenses |
$1,450 |
| Total | $27,890 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 114 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 40% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 11,695 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 13,33,230 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 14 | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 2 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 39 | - | - |
| Category total | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting. | 47 | 33 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | 56 | 4 | - |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 1 | 54 | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | - | - |
| Financial Planning and Services. | - | 2 | - |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. | 48 | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | 38 | - | - |
| Public Finance. | 11 | 14 | - |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management. | 30 | - | - |
| Category total | 233 | 107 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 26 | - | - |
| Category total | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 19 | - | - |
| Category total | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Biology Teacher Education. | - | 2 | - |
| Business Teacher Education. | - | 1 | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education. | - | 3 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | - | 3 | - |
| Education, General. | 169 | - | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs. | 21 | 20 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs. | 8 | 17 | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. | - | 10 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | 17 | 20 | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | 3 | 2 | - |
| French Language Teacher Education. | - | 3 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | 2 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education. | - | 19 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education. | 2 | 5 | - |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration. | - | 12 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. | 7 | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | 12 | 11 | - |
| Category total | 241 | 128 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies. | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | 7 | 6 | - |
| Category total | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. | - | 18 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | 77 | - | - |
| Category total | 77 | 18 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 9 | - | - |
| Category total | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | - | - | 13 |
| Social Work. | 24 | - | - |
| Category total | 24 | 0 | 13 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Gerontology. | 4 | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | 33 | 5 | - |
| Category total | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | 30 | - | - |
| School Psychology. | - | 7 | - |
| Category total | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Criminology. | 48 | 20 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 6 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 17 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 79 | 20 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 4 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 18 | - | - |
| Category total | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 890 | 293 | 13 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 21% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 3,485 |
| Women (% of total) | 2,114 (60.66%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,371 (39.34%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.69 % Asian - 1.32 % Black/African-American - 5.25 % Hispanic/Latino - 4.16 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.32 % - White - 67.89 % Unknown - 6.4 % International Students - 11.97 % |
| All Graduate Students | 1,183 |
| Women (% of total) | 802 (68%) |
| Men (% of total) | 381 (32%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.25 % Asian - 0.93 % Black/African-American - 3.97 % Hispanic/Latino - 2.79 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.61 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 60.61 % Unknown - 8.88 % International Students - 20.88 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 88 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
63 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 77% |
| Average Starting Salary | $35,000 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 29.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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