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  • NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY

Niagara University

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade A
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade B minus
    9. Dorms
      grade C+
    10. Campus Food
      grade C minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B+
    12. Safety
      grade B+

    About

    LEWISTON ROAD
    NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY 14109
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

    From Niagara University

    Niagara University’s outstanding academic experience is the most affordable in New York state, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “America’s Best Colleges.”

    Since 1856, NU has empowered graduates with the skills and confidence to excel as professionals and people. It’s a practical experience that delivers what employers are looking for – making an NU degree a coveted 21st-century credential.

    Students can choose from 80+ majors, and participate in academic, research, and leadership opportunities that help them realize their fullest potential. In fact, 97% of recent NU graduates were employed or enrolled in grad school within six months.

    Niagara faculty, among the most highly credentialed in the world, are caring mentors who provide students with clarity of direction.

    With programs informed by the university’s Vincentian heritage, Niagara instills in students a heightened sense of purpose through student life, service-learning and study abroad experiences.

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    Niagara University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    92%
    SAT Range
    1020-1200
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,172 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,452 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Niagara University Named Best Value in New York State

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    Rooted in our Vincentian heritage, Niagara’s committed to making education accessible and affordable to all. It’s a key reason why U.S. News & World Report called us the #1 Best Value University in New York state taking into consideration academic quality and the net cost of attendance for students who receive the average level of need-based financial aid.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      78%
    • On Campus
      12%
    • Online
      10%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,654 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    72
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    68%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    77%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%

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