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Niagara University
Admission at Niagara University is close to open (87.4%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $56,196 median earnings below before the application.
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Niagara University occupies suburban Niagara University, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $97,834 four years out. 27.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,653 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1240 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Niagara University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Niagara University received 4,148 applications and admitted 3,540 (85.3%), with 580 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1030–1240 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Niagara University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Niagara University compares
| Niagara University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.4% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,345 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,196 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
At $56,196, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($60,236). Look at Niagara University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $39,345 regardless of where you're from. At Niagara University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,653 undergrads, Niagara University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
74.5% of Niagara University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 19.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $39,345 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Niagara University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,834 |
| Marketing | $73,611 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,154 |
| Criminology | $60,995 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $55,947 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,897 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,037 |
Median earnings for these 8 Niagara University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,196 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Niagara University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Niagara University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Niagara University's acceptance rate?
85.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,540 admitted from 4,148 applicants.
How much does Niagara University cost?
At Niagara University, published tuition is $39,345 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Niagara University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Niagara University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,196 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- University of Mount Saint Vincent — 85.1% admitted
- Mount Saint Mary College — 88.9% admitted
- Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute — 89.3% admitted
- Mercy University — 85.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.