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Niagara University

Niagara University, New York 14109

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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.

Established
1856
Motto
Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant
Mascot
Monte
Type
Private university
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
Division
Division I

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85%Acceptance
1155SAT Avg
2,713Students
10:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$56,196Earnings 10yr
$18,740Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Niagara University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1155

Reading & WritingMid: 570
510630
MathMid: 577
520610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2327

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1155

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,135
Room & Board$12,980
Books & Supplies$420
Total Cost of Attendance$50,174
Average Net Price$18,740
Median Debt at Graduation$25,475
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,441
$30–48K$12,613
$48–75K$17,100
$75–110K$21,369
$110K+$23,715

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,740

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,713
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 7%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 23%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.2%
Freshman Retention80.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,289
8 Years$49,762
10 Years$56,196

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,100
Men
$50,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#2

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
193 mi(335 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
297 mi(515 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
308 mi(534 min)

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