Niagara University
Niagara University, New York 14109
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business
Niagara University is a private institution in Niagara University with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1155, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,196 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,740.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1155
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,312
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
18
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (75)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founded by the Congregation of the Mission on 21 November 1856 as Our Lady of Angels Seminary, the school moved from Buffalo to its current location on May 1, 1857.
- •After 26 years on its new campus as The College and Seminary of Our Lady of Angels, it changed its name to Niagara University on August 7, 1883.
- •In 1887, the university opened a law school in Buffalo, what is now the University at Buffalo Law School after being acquired by the University at Buffalo in 1891.
- •^ ""University at Buffalo Law School 100 Years: 1887–1987"".
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment