Niagara University

Niagara University, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Niagara University reported a 85.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Niagara University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Niagara University, NY, with an SAT reference of 1160 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $17,248 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

4,148 applicants

SAT reference

1160

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,248

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Niagara University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)103011601235
ACT (composite, 1–36)232527

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

72.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

80.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,653

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Niagara University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,564
$30,001 – $48,000$11,510
$48,001 – $75,000$17,322
$75,001 – $110,000$20,355
$110,000+$22,990

Top Majors at Niagara University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education262
Business, Management & Marketing133
Health Professions73
Social Sciences58
Psychology32
Parks, Recreation & Fitness27
Biological & Biomedical Sciences26
Liberal Arts & General Studies21
Communication & Journalism18
Computer & Information Sciences18

Financial Aid at Niagara University

About Niagara University

Official website: https://www.niagara.edu/

Admissions: https://www.niagara.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Niagara University

What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University?

Niagara University reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,148. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Niagara University?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests Niagara University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Niagara University?

The imported historical records for Niagara University include an SAT reference value of 1160 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Niagara University?

The stored historical average net price at Niagara University is $17,248 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $31,682 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Niagara University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Niagara University is 72%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Niagara University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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