Niagara University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2885 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #814 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #746 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 221 | In New York State |
| #829 of 1,513 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 2,692
- Graduates
- 1,341
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.niagara.edu
Niagara University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Niagara University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 87% | 88% |
| Applicants | 4,197 | 1,438 | 2,758 |
| Admissions | 3,667 | 1,251 | 2,415 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 172 | 361 |
1,634 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
841 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
91 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1235
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 1060-1235 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2170 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1205 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 216 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 188 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 92 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 74 (2%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Niagara University is $16,613 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,564 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,510 |
| $48-75K | $17,322 |
| $75-110K | $20,355 |
| $110K+ | $22,990 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,190 | $14,976 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,190 | $14,976 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,190 | $14,976 |
| Fee in-district | $2,155 | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $2,155 | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,155 | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,980 |
| Room charge | $6,280 |
| Meal charge | $7,120 |
Niagara University majors
Niagara University has granted 719 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 783 master's across 29 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Public Policy Analysis, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Niagara University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | 245 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 24 | 172 | ||
| Education, General | 175 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 73 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 2 | 58 | |
| Criminology | 44 | 17 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 53 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 15 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | 26 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 27 | 7 | ||
| Public Finance | 23 | 10 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 32 | |||
| Accounting | 18 | 12 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 28 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | 11 | ||
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 18 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |||
| Social Work | 17 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 14 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | |||
| School Psychology | 12 | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 11 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |||
| History, General | 9 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 6 | ||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 8 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 4 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| Gerontology | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 719 | 783 | 4 |
Niagara University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 72% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Niagara University has published 1,809 scientific papers with 31,987 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Philosophy, Biology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | 86 |
| 1994 | 8 | 78 |
| 1995 | 12 | 85 |
| 1996 | 22 | 94 |
| 1997 | 21 | 71 |
| 1998 | 22 | 115 |
| 1999 | 28 | 152 |
| 2000 | 29 | 180 |
| 2001 | 36 | 185 |
| 2002 | 21 | 288 |
| 2003 | 30 | 246 |
| 2004 | 43 | 353 |
| 2005 | 33 | 406 |
| 2006 | 36 | 518 |
| 2007 | 34 | 584 |
| 2008 | 41 | 686 |
| 2009 | 58 | 810 |
| 2010 | 52 | 890 |
| 2011 | 87 | 1143 |
| 2012 | 49 | 1301 |
| 2013 | 41 | 1300 |
| 2014 | 42 | 1471 |
| 2015 | 46 | 1530 |
| 2016 | 65 | 1490 |
| 2017 | 94 | 1642 |
| 2018 | 47 | 1569 |
| 2019 | 73 | 1898 |
| 2020 | 58 | 2129 |
| 2021 | 79 | 2104 |
| 2022 | 54 | 2011 |
| 2023 | 71 | 1978 |
| 2024 | 66 | 1866 |
| 2025 | 43 | 1648 |
Niagara University alumni
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Jim Hutton
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dana Scott James Hutton was an American actor in film and television best remembered for his role as Ellery Queen in the 1970s TV series of the same name, and his screen partnership with Paula Prentiss in four films, starting with Where the Boys Are. He was the father of actor Timothy Hutton.
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John Beilein
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
John Patrick Beilein is an American professional basketball coach who currently serves as a college basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network. Before being hired by the Big Ten Network, Beilein served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he coached the Michigan Wolverines (2007–2019), West Virginia Mountaineers (2002–2007), Richmond Spiders (1997–2002), Canisius Golden Griffins (1992–1997) in NCAA Division I as well as the Le Moyne Dolphins (1983–1992), Nazareth College (1982–1983), and Erie Community College (1978–1982). Beilein has won 754 career games at four-year universities and 829 games altogether, including those at the junior college level. Beilein's overall career wins counting the time spent in Cleveland is 843 games.
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Hubie Brown
- Occupations
- coachbasketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Hubert Jude Brown is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and analyst. Brown is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, the honors separated by 26 years. Brown was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.
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William J. Donovan
- Occupations
- military officerpoliticianlawyerdiplomatintelligence officer
- Biography
-
William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan was an American soldier, lawyer, intelligence officer and diplomat. He is best known for serving as the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the Bureau of Intelligence and Research and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), during World War II. He is regarded as the founding father of the CIA, and a statue of him stands in the lobby of the CIA headquarters building in Langley, Virginia.
General info
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Motto | Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant That All May Know You |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 590 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5795 Lewiston Road Niagara University, New York, 14109 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 7162851212 |