Niagara University: Review & Facts

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Niagara University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,545 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1856 and is the only college located in Niagara University, New York.

Niagara University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
68
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Niagara University.

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

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

Student Retention
80%
Good
Niagara University student retention rate is high at 80% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Niagara University is good - 71%. 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



Tuition and fees per year
$35,300
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high, $33,700 a year. The additional fees at Niagara beyond tuition are nearly $1,600; which comes to $35,300 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
92%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,740 applications were submitted and 3,456 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

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

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Niagara University 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 University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,400 a year.

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 appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Niagara University Location and Maps



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