Niagara University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2738 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #798 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #731 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #77 of 221 | In New York State |
| #590 of 1,206 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 2,785
- Graduates
- 923
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 92% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 3,628 | 1,247 | 2,381 |
| Admissions | 3,345 | 1,129 | 2,216 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 624 | 243 | 381 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,786 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
758 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
190 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1243
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 1050-1243 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 7%
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 | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 2322 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 772 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 199 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 157 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 110 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (2%) |
| Asian | 54 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Niagara University is $18,118 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 | $13,394 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,816 |
| $48-75K | $16,998 |
| $75-110K | $20,931 |
| $110K+ | $25,105 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,400 | $13,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,400 | $13,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,400 | $13,950 |
| Fee in-district | $1,580 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,580 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,580 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,400 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
Niagara University majors
Niagara University has granted 710 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 372 master's across 27 programs, and 5 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 | 136 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | 72 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 83 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 70 | |||
| Criminology | 49 | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | 33 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 20 | 17 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 28 | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 24 | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 22 | |||
| Public Finance | 14 | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |||
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 18 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Social Work | 17 | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 15 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 14 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | 7 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 11 | |||
| School Psychology | 11 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 8 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | 3 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 5 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |||
| International and Comparative Education | 5 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 3 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | |||
| Gerontology | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 5 | 710 | 372 | 5 |
Niagara University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 71% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Niagara University has published 1,391 scientific papers with 20,529 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15 | 63 |
| 1991 | 9 | 72 |
| 1992 | 7 | 62 |
| 1993 | 16 | 76 |
| 1994 | 6 | 66 |
| 1995 | 10 | 79 |
| 1996 | 20 | 88 |
| 1997 | 17 | 56 |
| 1998 | 21 | 94 |
| 1999 | 23 | 123 |
| 2000 | 28 | 124 |
| 2001 | 33 | 125 |
| 2002 | 18 | 190 |
| 2003 | 28 | 196 |
| 2004 | 36 | 258 |
| 2005 | 26 | 333 |
| 2006 | 32 | 393 |
| 2007 | 28 | 457 |
| 2008 | 38 | 537 |
| 2009 | 54 | 623 |
| 2010 | 47 | 710 |
| 2011 | 62 | 847 |
| 2012 | 42 | 1002 |
| 2013 | 37 | 987 |
| 2014 | 41 | 1147 |
| 2015 | 44 | 1161 |
| 2016 | 45 | 1095 |
| 2017 | 76 | 1202 |
| 2018 | 42 | 1135 |
| 2019 | 57 | 1282 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1536 |
| 2021 | 68 | 1692 |
| 2022 | 39 | 1344 |
Niagara University alumni
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Jim Hutton
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Dana James Hutton, known as 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 the Senior Player Development Advisor for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before being hired by Detroit, 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 Le Moyne College (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
- diplomatintelligence officermilitary officerpoliticianlawyer
- 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.
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Hubie Brown
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coachcoach
- Biography
-
Hubert Jude Brown is an American retired basketball coach and player and a current television analyst. Brown is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, the honors being 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 | 597 |
| 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 |