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About Niagara University

vincentian catholic missioneducation and business focussmall class sizesaccessible admissions

Niagara University is a private university in Niagara University, NY, known for its vincentian catholic mission, education and business focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 90%, NU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 545 students each year. NU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1030–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. NU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $30,529 per year; the sticker price of $51,180 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Niagara University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

90%
Overall Accept Rate
1135
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1030 – 1240 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Niagara University

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Essay Strategy
Niagara University is rooted in Vincentian values centered on service to others and social justice. Weave a concrete example of community service or helping others into your personal statement or activities list to show genuine alignment with that mission.
Application Strategy
Niagara has strong programs in education, business, nursing, and hospitality and tourism management, so name your specific intended program in your application and explain why Niagara's version of it appeals to you rather than writing a generic statement of interest.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Niagara University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$9.6k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$11.5k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$17.3k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$20.4k
110k+~$51k/yr$23.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,808
Undergrad Enrollment
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