Niagara University, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Niagara University Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity32
Retention60
Graduation48
Earnings35
Diversity49
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Niagara University
91%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education21%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Niagara University
87%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Niagara University
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Niagara University
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$276
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 76% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Niagara University
84%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 63% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 38% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 75% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Niagara University
97%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 97% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Niagara University
2,749
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
947
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 15% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Niagara University, NY
Cheryl Fells School of Business
3 miles, SE
Niagara County Community College
8 miles, E
The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda
15 miles, SE