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Niagara University

#1214 in US ranking Niagara University, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,671
Tuition & fees
$40,180
Avg. aid
$29,460
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
1060–1235
ACT range
22–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
75%
Median salary
$48,387
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Niagara University?

Niagara University's reported campus events include RidgeFest Week, an annual concert, and a fall carnival. These offer recurring opportunities for students to gather outside academic and athletic schedules, although the activities and dates can change.

Applicants interested in campus traditions should distinguish a recurring event from a guaranteed annual program: the current student-activities calendar is the best guide to what is actually scheduled. University events may also include performances, service activities, and programs connected to its Catholic and Vincentian identity.

What are the student housing and dining options at Niagara University?

Niagara University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options. Reported enrollment figures indicate that 43% of students live on campus, while the majority commute; housing availability should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a particular room or building.

Residence options and meal plans should be considered together because a student's choices can affect both daily routine and annual cost. Housing provides high-speed internet access, according to reported campus information. Before accepting an offer, students should review the current housing application, eligibility and assignment rules, meal-plan terms, and move-in dates. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare travel and food expenses with the residential budget rather than comparing rent alone.

Niagara University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

93

Niagara University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
43%
Campus size
182 acres

Niagara University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Niagara University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Our Lady of Angels Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Niagara University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Niagara University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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