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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,246
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $60,491
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Niagara University is a private nonprofit college in Niagara University, NY with 2,653 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1168 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,246 per year ($7,865 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,491 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,148
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,540
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–625
200800
SAT Math530–610
200800
ACT Composite22–28
136
What Niagara University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,671
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $40,405
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,865
- $30–48k$10,487
- $48–75k$12,607
- $75–110k$19,550
- $110k+$25,305
Get a personal estimate with Niagara University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $60,491
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,994
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,653
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White56%
- Hispanic6%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
Niagara University FAQ
What is Niagara University's acceptance rate?+
Niagara University admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Niagara University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–625 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1168.
What ACT score do you need for Niagara University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.
Is Niagara University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Niagara University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,148 students applied to Niagara University and 3,540 were admitted; 580 enrolled.
Does Niagara University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Niagara University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Niagara University require an essay?+
Niagara University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Niagara University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,671 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,246.
What is Niagara University's graduation rate?+
63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 193973 · How we use this data
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