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Niagara University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

Niagara University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
87.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹36,95,754Out-of-state
Students
2,653Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

87.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 52.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.34%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.3% (3,540/4,148; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

87 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,197
Offered a place 3,667
Enrolled 533

14.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1060-1235
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹50,02,348 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹36,95,754
  • Housing₹12,58,689
  • Books & supplies₹47,905
Sticker price ₹50,02,348
After aid (average) ₹16,20,139

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹36,95,754
Out-of-state ₹36,95,754

Average aid awarded: ₹29,52,846 a year.

Outcomes and support

80.4%
Retention
74.5%
Graduation
58%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 55.5%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic 6.1%
Multiracial 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Unknown 1.5%
Native American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

6 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate87.37%
Total Applicants4197
Admitted Applicants3667
Enrolled Applicants533
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1060
SAT Composite 75th %1235
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹36,95,754
Out-of-State Tuition₹36,95,754
Average Housing Cost₹12,58,689
Books & Supplies₹47,905
Average Net Price₹16,20,139
Students Receiving Aid58%
Average Aid Awarded₹29,52,846
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.9%
Asian1.88%
Hispanic6.11%
White55.45%
Multiracial2.3%
Native American0.57%
Pacific Islander0.15%
International25.14%
Unknown Race1.51%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate74.51%
Retention Rate80.38%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates2653

Contact

Street Address5795 Lewiston Rd
ZIP Code14109
Phone(716) 286-8700
Websitehttps://www.niagara.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/