Niagara University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2982 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #841 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #773 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 221 | In New York State |
| #810 of 1,483 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 2,747
- Graduates
- 1,474
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 4,148 | 1,509 | 2,639 |
| Admissions | 3,540 | 1,218 | 2,322 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 578 | 192 | 386 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,339 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,042 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 1030-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 23-27 (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 | 2299 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1250 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 240 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 171 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (2%) |
| Asian | 62 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Niagara University is $17,495 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 | $10,441 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,613 |
| $48-75K | $17,100 |
| $75-110K | $21,369 |
| $110K+ | $23,715 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,100 | $14,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,100 | $14,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,100 | $14,850 |
| Fee in-district | $2,035 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,035 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,035 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,980 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
Niagara University majors
Niagara University has granted 738 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 388 master's across 28 programs, and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 170 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 90 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 67 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 78 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 13 | ||
| Criminology | 42 | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 35 | 13 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 44 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 27 | 13 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 34 | |||
| Accounting | 17 | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 25 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 22 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 22 | |||
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 19 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |||
| Public Finance | 13 | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 6 | 7 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 11 | |||
| Social Work | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | 4 | ||
| History, General | 10 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 7 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 5 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Gerontology | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 738 | 388 | 10 |
Niagara University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 71% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Niagara University has published 1,771 scientific papers with 30,692 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 84 |
| 1993 | 18 | 86 |
| 1994 | 8 | 78 |
| 1995 | 12 | 85 |
| 1996 | 22 | 94 |
| 1997 | 21 | 71 |
| 1998 | 22 | 115 |
| 1999 | 28 | 152 |
| 2000 | 29 | 179 |
| 2001 | 36 | 184 |
| 2002 | 21 | 288 |
| 2003 | 30 | 246 |
| 2004 | 43 | 353 |
| 2005 | 33 | 406 |
| 2006 | 36 | 519 |
| 2007 | 34 | 584 |
| 2008 | 41 | 685 |
| 2009 | 58 | 810 |
| 2010 | 52 | 890 |
| 2011 | 87 | 1142 |
| 2012 | 49 | 1301 |
| 2013 | 41 | 1301 |
| 2014 | 42 | 1470 |
| 2015 | 46 | 1530 |
| 2016 | 64 | 1490 |
| 2017 | 94 | 1643 |
| 2018 | 47 | 1567 |
| 2019 | 73 | 1896 |
| 2020 | 58 | 2127 |
| 2021 | 78 | 2102 |
| 2022 | 54 | 2012 |
| 2023 | 70 | 1983 |
| 2024 | 65 | 1852 |
Niagara University alumni
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Jim Hutton
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dana Scott James "Jim" 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 is 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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William J. Donovan
- Occupations
- intelligence officermilitary officerpoliticianlawyerdiplomat
- Biography
-
William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan KBE 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.
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Hubie Brown
- Occupations
- coachbasketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Hubert Jude Brown is an American professional basketball analyst and former coach and player. 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.
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 | 646 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lewiston Road Niagara University, New York, 14109 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 7162851212 |