Niagara University

Niagara University, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1856Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Niagara University (NU) is a private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, United States. Based in the Vincentian tradition, it is run by the Congregation of the Mission and enrolls approximately 3,700 students. Approximately half of the student body lives on campus, while the other half commute from the surrounding area. The campus area was listed as a census-designated place in 2020, with a population of 940.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$40,405
Estimated total for international students: US$53,671

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,653
Graduate students: 1,341
International undergraduates: 25%
Students per teacher: 10 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 87%
SAT: Reading and writing 530–625 · Maths 530–610
ACT: 22–28

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 63%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$60,491

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (73)

Bachelor's degrees41 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGerontologyHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Master's degrees19 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionFinance and Financial Management ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational and Comparative EducationMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Public Policy Analysis

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Business/Commerce, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduate certificates10 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.