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Niagara University
Niagara University, NYprivate nonprofitwww.niagara.edu/
Acceptance
87%
SAT 25–75
1060–1235
Avg net price
$17,248
Earnings (10 yr)
$56,196
Graduation rate
75%
Admit rate has ranged 85%–92% over the last 5 years. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Niagara University, a private Catholic institution just a stone's throw from the iconic falls, blends accessibility with strong professional programs—particularly in education, business, and health sciences. With an 87% acceptance rate and a robust financial aid system (100% of freshmen receive aid), NU attracts students seeking small classes (average size: 18) and a tight-knit campus vibe. Its 97% post-graduation placement rate and 'Best Value' ranking in the North underscore its practical ROI.
Admission requirements
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Required
- High school transcript
- Grade point average
- TOEFL (non-native English)
Considered (not required)
- Class rank
- Letters of recommendation
- Test scores (SAT/ACT)
- College-prep program
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
More details
- Undergrad enrollment
- 2,653
- In-state tuition
- $39,345
- Out-of-state tuition
- $39,345
- Avg Class Size
- 18
- Popular Majors
- Education, Business, Health Professions
- Acceptance Rate
- 87.4% (2024)
- Student Housing
- 45% on-campus
- 6-Year Grad Rate
- 64% (Pell), 80% (non-Pell)
- Median Earnings (1yr)
- $36,427
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25k
Outcomes & value
Outcomes & value
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $56,196
- Value (earnings ÷ net price)
- 3.3×
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,475
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Reducing loan balance (3 yr)
- 72%
- Pell (lower-income) share
- 47%
- First-generation share
- 24%
- Endowment / student
- $37,803
Financial health
2.3 / 3.0Meets the federal financial-responsibility standard
U.S. Dept. of Education Financial Responsibility Composite Score (FY2022-23). Scale −1.0 to 3.0; ≥1.5 meets the standard. Reported for private nonprofit & for-profit institutions only — public universities are state-backed and not scored, so this is a stability signal, not a ranking.
Top-earning majors
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,854
- Accounting and Related Services$41,007
- Computer and Information Sciences, General$37,208
- Business Administration, Management and Operations$36,848
- Hospitality Administration/Management$32,925
- Communication and Media Studies
Campus & location
Campus safety
- On-campus violent crimes (2024)
- 5
- Per 1,000 students
- 1.88
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Climate
- Pleasant days / yr
- 89
- Summer high
- 79°F
- Winter low
- 23°F
- Annual rain
- 42.1"
- Annual snow
- 43.3"
- Natural-hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Deep dive — research, future-scholar output & economic mobility
Research output
- Institutional h-index
- 90
- Scholarly works
- 2,203
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Economic mobility
- Mobility rate
- 1.5%
- Bottom → top quintile
- 26%
- From bottom quintile
- 6%
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Quick answers
- What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University?
- Niagara University's acceptance rate is approximately 87% (Niagara University, NY), based on the most recent figures we compiled from public and primary sources.
- What SAT score do you need for Niagara University?
- Admitted students at Niagara University typically score 1060–1235 on the SAT (the middle-50% range). Scores outside this band are still admitted, especially with strong applications.
- How much does Niagara University cost?
- At Niagara University, the average net price (after aid) is about $17,248 per year. Actual cost varies with financial aid and residency.
- How many undergraduates attend Niagara University?
- Niagara University enrolls approximately 2,653 undergraduate students.
- Where is Niagara University located?
- Niagara University is located in Niagara University, NY.
Admissions
Niagara University keeps its gates wide open with an 87.4% acceptance rate (3,667 admits from 4,197 applications in 2024), though reported figures vary—some sources cite rates as low as 39.7%, suggesting shifting selectivity. Rolling admissions mean applications are reviewed year-round. The middle 50% of admitted students boast SAT scores between 1075–1220 or ACT scores around 23, but NU is test-optional for all majors and merit scholarships. Notably, the school enrolled 2,692 of its 1,667 accepted students in one cycle, indicating high YieldThe share of admitted students who actually choose to enroll. Colleges watch it closely, which is why some weigh how interested you seem. for those who apply.
Academics
NU’s academic portfolio leans heavily toward , with education, business, and health professions dominating as the most popular majors. The university offers and 25+ graduate degrees, including standout tracks in pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and actuarial science. Small classes are the norm (average size: ), and the 3+1 accelerated accounting program lets students earn a bachelor’s and master’s in four years. While Quora reviews note variability in program strength, NU’s speaks to its vocational focus.
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