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Niagara University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Niagara University, NY🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Niagara Falls, NY, this private university enrolls about 3,900 students and accepts 87% of applicants. The school's strongest programs are in education (36% of degrees) and business (19%). After accounting for financial aid, the average net price is $18,165 annually. Graduates earn a median of $56,196 ten years after enrollment, with a 75% six-year graduation rate.

Acceptance rate
87.4%
Enrollment
3,858
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
75%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1060 – 1235
ACT (composite)
22 – 28
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$9,564
family income
$30–48k
$11,510
family income
$48–75k
$17,322
family income
$75–110k
$20,355
family income
$110k+
$22,990
family income
27% receive Pell grants
55% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Niagara University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Education
36.3%
Business & Marketing
18.7%
Health Professions
10.1%
Social Sciences
8.0%
Psychology
4.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$56,196
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,289
Completion
75%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$25,475

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University?

Niagara University has an acceptance rate of 87.4%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Niagara University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1235 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–28.

How much does Niagara University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $9,564 per year, rising to $22,990 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Niagara University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.