Niagara University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Niagara University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,860 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1856 and is the only college located in Niagara University, New York.

Niagara is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Niagara University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
68
Niagara follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Business, Sociology and Anthropology, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Niagara University student retention rate is fair at 79% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Niagara is good - 77%. Roughly 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Niagara is good -- 11:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, $35,400 a year. The additional fees at Niagara beyond tuition are nearly $1,800; which comes to $37,200 a year.

Read the details about Niagara University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
According to government data, 3,836 applications were submitted and 3,435 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Niagara University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Niagara offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Niagara, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Niagara offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,400 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Niagara University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Niagara University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Niagara University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Niagara University
Lewiston Road
Niagara University, New York
14109, USA
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