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Niagara University Teaching Programs

Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Niagara University, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Niagara University Rankings

Niagara University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#46 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#114 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#523 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Niagara University?

Contact information for Niagara University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5795 Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY 14109
Phone:	7162851212
Website:	www.niagara.edu/
Admissions:	www.niagara.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.niagara.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Niagara University?

You can apply to Niagara University online at: apply.niagara.edu/apply

Niagara University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Niagara University

Here’s what Niagara University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Niagara University?

Niagara University maintains an acceptance rate of 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Niagara University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 625. Math scores were between 530 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1235. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Niagara University ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Niagara University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,438	1,251	87%
Women	2,758	2,415	88%

Can I Afford Niagara University?

The average net price after aid at Niagara University is $18,740. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$37,190
In-State Fees	$2,155
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,190
Out-of-State Fees	$2,155
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$39,345
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$39,345

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Niagara University receive some form of financial aid (578 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Niagara University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,460 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,817.

Student Loan Debt

54% of Niagara University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,909 per year.

Niagara University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,469 students enrolled at Niagara University. Niagara University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,713 undergraduate students at Niagara University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Niagara University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	51
Black or African American	184
Hispanic	162
White	1,484
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	62
Non-Resident	699

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Niagara University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	381
Pennsylvania	9
Michigan	6
Ohio	6
California	4

Additionally, approximately 25.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Niagara University Graduate Student Diversity

1,474 of Niagara University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Niagara University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Niagara University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	36
Hispanic	28
White	766
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	560

Online Learning at Niagara University

Niagara University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,262 undergraduate students at Niagara University took at least one online class — of those, 15 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 372 students took at least one online class and 826 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Niagara University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Niagara University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	34	245	—	279
Special Education and Teaching	28	180	—	209
Education, General	175	—	—	176
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	21	98	—	119
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	15	—	25
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	13	—	13
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	4	2	—	6

Academic Programs at Niagara University

Niagara University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Niagara University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.