Niagara University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2604 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #774 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #708 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #70 of 221 | In New York State |
| #724 of 1,002 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 2,726
- Graduates
- 818
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.niagara.edu
Niagara University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 90% | 94% |
| Applicants | 3,740 | 1,307 | 2,433 |
| Admissions | 3,456 | 1,178 | 2,278 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 623 | 209 | 414 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,326 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
756 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
442 or 71%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1015
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 1015-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
137 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Niagara University are 20-26 (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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 2288 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 661 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 186 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 163 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 82 (2%) |
| Asian | 58 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,844 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,468 |
| $48-75K | $17,851 |
| $75-110K | $21,532 |
| $110K+ | $25,134 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,700 | $14,893 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,700 | $14,893 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,700 | $14,893 |
| Fee in-district | $1,540 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,540 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,540 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,455 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,200 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
Niagara University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 137 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 126 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 99 | |||
| Accounting | 40 | 45 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | 53 | ||
| Criminology | 42 | 17 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 15 | 26 | ||
| Social Work | 31 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 | 26 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 7 | ||
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 27 | |||
| Public Finance | 18 | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 17 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 16 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | 6 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 13 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 12 | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 12 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | |||
| History, General | 10 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | |||
| School Psychology | 7 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Gerontology | 3 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 3 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| International and Comparative Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 766 | 402 | 13 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 71% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 69 |
| 1992 | 8 | 61 |
| 1993 | 12 | 77 |
| 1994 | 4 | 72 |
| 1995 | 9 | 84 |
| 1996 | 17 | 91 |
| 1997 | 16 | 72 |
| 1998 | 14 | 128 |
| 1999 | 20 | 141 |
| 2000 | 23 | 174 |
| 2001 | 24 | 204 |
| 2002 | 12 | 226 |
| 2003 | 23 | 308 |
| 2004 | 30 | 366 |
| 2005 | 23 | 418 |
| 2006 | 26 | 517 |
| 2007 | 20 | 562 |
| 2008 | 32 | 695 |
| 2009 | 45 | 859 |
| 2010 | 50 | 985 |
| 2011 | 55 | 1166 |
| 2012 | 41 | 1360 |
| 2013 | 35 | 1373 |
| 2014 | 40 | 1617 |
| 2015 | 40 | 1603 |
| 2016 | 43 | 1561 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1699 |
| 2018 | 35 | 1528 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1747 |
| 2020 | 44 | 1975 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1907 |
Niagara University alumni
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Jim Hutton
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Dana 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 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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Hubie Brown
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball playercoach
- 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.
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Calvin Murphy
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Calvin Jerome Murphy is an American former professional basketball player who after a prolific collegiate career at Niagara, where he averaged 33.1 points per game over his three years, played in the National Basketball Association as a guard for the San Diego/Houston Rockets from 1970 to 1983. He is a currently a member of the Houston Rockets' AT&T SportsNet TV broadcast team. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m), Murphy has the distinction of being the shortest NBA player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and to play in an NBA All-Star Game (the latter since tied by Isaiah Thomas in 2016).
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 | 595 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (716) 286 8710 |